Turn around, look at what you see.....

[rogueslayer452]

++ In an overwhelming 400-10 vote, Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

++ Apparently The Neverending Story is getting a brand new film series adaptation of the book, with See-Saw Films partnering with Michael Ende Productions. So at least the author's production team will be behind this. I absolutely adore the 1984 movie, it's a childhood favorite and there's no contest of how amazing that is, nobody can argue with that, especially when it comes to the set design and practical effects and music. There is a reason why it's considered a classic alongside other 80s dark fantasy films, it truly feels magical, like another world. Although that is only half of the book itself. And as much as I unironically enjoyed the 1990 sequel with Jonathan Brandis it didn't quite hit the same way (we don't talk about the third sequel, there is no third sequel), so it will be interesting to see how they manage to make these new films that follows the book. Also, I do wonder if they're going to have Atreyu be green as he is in the book itself.

This was only announced, so we'll have to wait and see what is to be done. I'm curious, albeit a bit apprehensive. If nothing else, I want them to keep the darker elements of the story. If you're not traumatizing a whole new generation of children (and adults reliving this in a different adaptation) with scenes like the Swamps of Sadness and Gmork then what even is the point, y'know?

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[corvidology]

Fantastic news about Thailand and by such an incredible majority!

[rogueslayer452]

I know! I knew there was a positive outlook considering the previous news of the possibility of it being approved but that outcome was so impressive makes me very happy to see! :D

[autumndaze]

Happy for Thailand! I've been seeing the news in a lot of places and it's so nice!

It'll be interesting to see if I enjoy the new film series. I never saw the movie (or sequels) in full when I was little, so I only watched the first movie as an adult and it didn't quite grab me, nor did the book. But everyone around me loved it. Hope fans of the series get something new to love!

[rogueslayer452]

It really is. :)

Some stories don't grab people as they do others, and that's okay. I am curious to see what they do with this new adaptation and what it will feature. It's going to be interesting when comparing it to the 80s movie, which will undoubtedly happen because it is a classic, but it does make me wonder how many people who haven't watched the original or read the book will react to it.

[adore]

n an overwhelming 400-10 vote, thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

wonderful! this makes me so happy

[night_owl_9]

(we don't talk about the third sequel, there is no third sequel) - There was a third sequel?

[rhoda_rants]

Jack Black is in it. It sucks, don't watch it.

[rogueslayer452]

Apparently I watched it but I have no memory of it, which is probably for the best, lol.

[night_owl_9]

Ah, memories, haha

[night_owl_9]

Duly noted!

[verdande_mi]

Good news from Thailand!

I have no memory of seeing Neverending story. I remember talking about this with a cousin of mine who is a few years older than me and she couldn't believe I haven't. Its's very much my type of film and I it doesn't really make sense to me that I haven't seen it, either at home or at said cousin's house where I did spend lots of time. I have seen pictures from it, so I have those in my head, but I can tell you nothing about what actually happens in the story.

[profiterole_reads]

I'm so happy for Thailand! <3

I adore The Neverending Story. I saw the movies and the animated series as well.

[rogueslayer452]

I remember seeing bits of the animated series on a television that was playing it during vacation somewhere when I was a kid. I can't recall anything about it, just that it existed.

[svgurl]

That's great news about Thailand and even better that it was such an overwhelming majority. :)

[rogueslayer452]

I know, it's such wonderful news all around. :D

[rhoda_rants]

Although that is only half of the book itself. And as much as I unironically enjoyed the 1990 sequel with Jonathan Brandis it didn't quite hit the same way (we don't talk about the third sequel, there is no third sequel)

Heh--my thoughts exactly. I have loved The Neverending Story for as long as I can remember. My grandmother recorded it off HBO for me on a VHS tape, and that was my only copy for a long time. First time I watched the actual cleaned up DVD transfer, on a high def screen, with headphones on, was mind-blowing. I have read the book three times, first in Junior High when I found a beat up paperback at a rummage sale, later the hardback edition with the colored text to differentiate between the Real World and Fantastica. And while there is a lot they left out, I'm kind of glad with the first movie they decided to just COMMIT to telling Atreyu's story properly instead of trying to cram the whole novel into one film. (Well, sort of. It feels comparably magical and not like it's pandering to anyone.)

That's what concerns me about a new adaptation: if they don't get to make it as, at the very least, a miniseries, they'll have to either cut out a lot of story or cram everything into too short a run time, again.

[elizalavelle]

I love love love The Neverending Story book and films (exactly as you said- there is no third one). The first movie does have such magic to it. Practical effects really hold up in making things immersive.

I do hope they do justice to the story. It has to be dark, if one tries to make it more happy and child friendly you lose the point of the story. Plus kids like the darkness.

[pianogurl330]

So happy about the news about Thailand!

The Neverending Story was a favorite as a kid, even though it did make me cry. I'm curious how they will do the new one.

[haebin]

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