Comments on: Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are to Be Entirely Reshot?! http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/ Blogging the Reel World Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:51:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Snartwork http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-419729 Snartwork Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:45:47 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-419729 All I can say is PLEASE do NOT ruin what you have here WB. We do NOT want to see a toned down version of this classic piece of literature. What I really liked about the book (and still do to this day) is the fact that it IS a little creepy and IS visually dark and sometimes threatening. Most of these classic tales are not watered down for preschoolers to come see, half of which probably wouldn't understand it anyway until they are older. All in all, I have complete faith in the film from what little I have seen and heard from it and in my humble opinion, I think they should just finish it to the best of their abilities and release it. If Max is really THAT horrible then re-shoot his scenes and integrate him in the final work somehow. I mean c'mon, when we get just horrible child actors like Jake Lloyd and every other kid that isn't Freddie Highmore from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I doubt that this kid could be THAT horrible. And if he is, why the hell did they even cast him in the first place? We need this version of WTWTA out there. It seems like an absolutely perfect bullseye to make it a little creepy and moving for all ages and NOT something utterly ridiculous and generically horrible like other family films recently out. Make something beautiful WB, not dumbed up. We all age and mature in time, but film is forever. All I can say is PLEASE do NOT ruin what you have here WB. We do NOT want to see a toned down version of this classic piece of literature. What I really liked about the book (and still do to this day) is the fact that it IS a little creepy and IS visually dark and sometimes threatening. Most of these classic tales are not watered down for preschoolers to come see, half of which probably wouldn’t understand it anyway until they are older. All in all, I have complete faith in the film from what little I have seen and heard from it and in my humble opinion, I think they should just finish it to the best of their abilities and release it. If Max is really THAT horrible then re-shoot his scenes and integrate him in the final work somehow. I mean c’mon, when we get just horrible child actors like Jake Lloyd and every other kid that isn’t Freddie Highmore from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I doubt that this kid could be THAT horrible. And if he is, why the hell did they even cast him in the first place? We need this version of WTWTA out there. It seems like an absolutely perfect bullseye to make it a little creepy and moving for all ages and NOT something utterly ridiculous and generically horrible like other family films recently out. Make something beautiful WB, not dumbed up. We all age and mature in time, but film is forever.

]]> By: jinx http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-395163 jinx Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:51:44 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-395163 If the execs don''t like it, the film actually must be quite good. If the execs don”t like it, the film actually must be quite good.

]]> By: set speak: where the wild things are « dreams about movies http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-388482 set speak: where the wild things are « dreams about movies Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:50:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-388482 [...] worried that the film is not “child friendly” enough and are determined to meddle. An entire re-shoot has apparently been considered, despite the studio having spent $75 million, as WB are unhappy with [...] [...] worried that the film is not “child friendly” enough and are determined to meddle. An entire re-shoot has apparently been considered, despite the studio having spent $75 million, as WB are unhappy with [...]

]]> By: Yeah Yeah Yeahs return to studio http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-352706 Yeah Yeah Yeahs return to studio Tue, 27 May 2008 14:07:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-352706 [...] on the soundtrack for Spike Jonze’s new movie, Where the Wild Things Are. However, there are strong possibilities the film may never make it out of the drawing board and onto the silver [...] [...] on the soundtrack for Spike Jonze’s new movie, Where the Wild Things Are. However, there are strong possibilities the film may never make it out of the drawing board and onto the silver [...]

]]> By: kim flores http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-321003 kim flores Mon, 05 May 2008 22:35:28 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-321003 I was just thinking, if Forest .W is saying he loves it and Sendak is on the team, then does that not mean that its got backing, I mean its gotta mean something if Sendak is saying hes cool with it. peace Kim I was just thinking, if Forest .W is saying he loves it and Sendak is on the team, then does that not mean that its got backing, I mean its gotta mean something if Sendak is saying hes cool with it.

peace

Kim

]]> By: kim flores http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-320988 kim flores Mon, 05 May 2008 22:29:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-320988 Who can I send a letter to or phone or something like that, I need clarity in my power, do I have no power to change and make things good. ??? Please, this is not just a fight for freedom in the world of film, this Is much more. We must come together. Get in touch if you know anything of what we can do. peace Kim Who can I send a letter to or phone or something like that, I need clarity in my power, do I have no power to change and make things good.
???

Please, this is not just a fight for freedom in the world of film, this Is much more.
We must come together.

Get in touch if you know anything of what we can do.

peace

Kim

]]> By: kim flores http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-320976 kim flores Mon, 05 May 2008 22:25:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-320976 Hello, is there a way we can actually tell the people at WB what we think, is there a way to make them listen. What can we do to make the right thing happen??? I may blow the WB headquarters up if they sabotage this, its an insult to humanity, its heartbreaking to squash the goodness and sense like this. There must be a way, I have had no news of what is happening to Where the wild things are for a while, but I hope I get really good news soon Peace out Kim Hello, is there a way we can actually tell the people at WB what we think, is there a way to make them listen.

What can we do to make the right thing happen???

I may blow the WB headquarters up if they sabotage this, its an insult to humanity, its heartbreaking to squash the goodness and sense like this.

There must be a way, I have had no news of what is happening to Where the wild things are for a while, but I hope I get really good news soon

Peace out

Kim

]]> By: Carla Rene Mastrangelo http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-247764 Carla Rene Mastrangelo Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:58:11 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-247764 It's clear that the suits at Warner are out to sell more merchandise (Plush Wild Things, Happy Meals, Keychains, T-shirts, pillowcases, diapers - what have you) Please show support by signing this petition, I personally feel he's the best man for the job, & I'd hate to see Warner lock Jonze's film away never to be seen. (I'd also hate to be put away for breaking into the Warner vaults just to get a peek) http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save_wtwta/index.html It’s clear that the suits at Warner are out to sell more merchandise (Plush Wild Things, Happy Meals, Keychains, T-shirts, pillowcases, diapers - what have you)

Please show support by signing this petition, I personally feel he’s the best man for the job, & I’d hate to see Warner lock Jonze’s film away never to be seen.

(I’d also hate to be put away for breaking into the Warner vaults just to get a peek)

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save_wtwta/index.html

]]> By: AKIRA! at aphexddb.com http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-233778 AKIRA! at aphexddb.com Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:56:29 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-233778 [...] What a strange day for Warner Bros. First, rumors explode today that they’re giving the heave-ho to Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are, and now word arrives that they’ve greenlit two [...] [...] What a strange day for Warner Bros. First, rumors explode today that they’re giving the heave-ho to Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are, and now word arrives that they’ve greenlit two [...]

]]> By: Hannah http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-220393 Hannah Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:19:52 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-220393 This is awful. I have been captivated by the prospect of this film in its current guise and having seen the awe inspiring stills, my heart breaks at the thought of it being tampered with. Dear Studio bosses, have a little faith and imagination - release the Jonze/Eggers version. Is there a petition yet? This is awful. I have been captivated by the prospect of this film in its current guise and having seen the awe inspiring stills, my heart breaks at the thought of it being tampered with.
Dear Studio bosses, have a little faith and imagination - release the Jonze/Eggers version.
Is there a petition yet?

]]> By: Adam G http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-219808 Adam G Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:36:34 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-219808 First post. Hope it makes a difference. Over the course of history, the highest-grossing movies have been the ones that pushed the envelope, that didn't pander to a politically-correct, 'family-values' demographic that makes up the minority of cinema-goers. In the 1980s, films like The Neverending Story, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal all had good box-office returns based, yet they pushed the envelope in terms of emotional and psychological content in childrens' fantasy. In the 1990s, a string of Disney films - The Lion King and Tarzan come to mind - were endowed with dark imagery and sensibilities, yet they became two of Disney's most successful movies of that time period, Lion King one of Disney's most successful movies ever. Now, in the new millenium, quirkier and darker material consistently triumphs over the more cookie-cutter of childrens' films. Pixar works such as the emotional Finding Nemo, the 'unmarketable' Ratatouille, and the 'adult' The Incredibles have all found massive critical and commercial success; Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wasn't exactly fluffy, and was a major success; the original Shrek's emotional content was part of the driving force behind its massive success; the Lord of the Rings trilogy, even, despite being M-rated, proved to be three of the largest grossing films of all time and much-loved by all ages, even though it was dark and, at times, gruesome. Hell, even the later Harry Potter films are becoming more loved due to their darker content. These dark films are consistently demolishing lighter films in the box office - films like The Cat in The Hat, Chicken Little and Bratz, childrens' films based on popular brands and stories and utilising the more common 'light & fluffy' template of childrens' films, failed miserably both critically and commercially, and live action fantasy films that played it safe, despite trying to be more like the dark and lengthy Lord of the Rings, have bombed (The Golden Compass and Eragon come to mind). In the long run, cute, cuddly and feel-good does not win in the childrens' box-office. Children aren't stupid, Warner Bros, even if their parents think they are. Children aren't afraid of being challenged. Don't pander to the parents 'who know best' yet again - it's time to take a stand and release Where The Wild Things Are in its current incarnation, in the way Jonze, Eggers and Sendack intended. The box office will reflect this, as the audience is more likely to embrace something different than something pandering and condescending. Don't underestimate the children, Warner Bros. Box office records show that they don't want the fluff that comes out every holidays. First post. Hope it makes a difference.

Over the course of history, the highest-grossing movies have been the ones that pushed the envelope, that didn’t pander to a politically-correct, ‘family-values’ demographic that makes up the minority of cinema-goers. In the 1980s, films like The Neverending Story, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal all had good box-office returns based, yet they pushed the envelope in terms of emotional and psychological content in childrens’ fantasy.

In the 1990s, a string of Disney films - The Lion King and Tarzan come to mind - were endowed with dark imagery and sensibilities, yet they became two of Disney’s most successful movies of that time period, Lion King one of Disney’s most successful movies ever.

Now, in the new millenium, quirkier and darker material consistently triumphs over the more cookie-cutter of childrens’ films. Pixar works such as the emotional Finding Nemo, the ‘unmarketable’ Ratatouille, and the ‘adult’ The Incredibles have all found massive critical and commercial success; Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wasn’t exactly fluffy, and was a major success; the original Shrek’s emotional content was part of the driving force behind its massive success; the Lord of the Rings trilogy, even, despite being M-rated, proved to be three of the largest grossing films of all time and much-loved by all ages, even though it was dark and, at times, gruesome. Hell, even the later Harry Potter films are becoming more loved due to their darker content.

These dark films are consistently demolishing lighter films in the box office - films like The Cat in The Hat, Chicken Little and Bratz, childrens’ films based on popular brands and stories and utilising the more common ‘light & fluffy’ template of childrens’ films, failed miserably both critically and commercially, and live action fantasy films that played it safe, despite trying to be more like the dark and lengthy Lord of the Rings, have bombed (The Golden Compass and Eragon come to mind).

In the long run, cute, cuddly and feel-good does not win in the childrens’ box-office. Children aren’t stupid, Warner Bros, even if their parents think they are. Children aren’t afraid of being challenged. Don’t pander to the parents ‘who know best’ yet again - it’s time to take a stand and release Where The Wild Things Are in its current incarnation, in the way Jonze, Eggers and Sendack intended. The box office will reflect this, as the audience is more likely to embrace something different than something pandering and condescending.

Don’t underestimate the children, Warner Bros. Box office records show that they don’t want the fluff that comes out every holidays.

]]> By: Peter Boyle (not that one) http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218701 Peter Boyle (not that one) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:41:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218701 i second that. i second that.

]]> By: jason http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218684 jason Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:27:01 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218684 i will only pay to see the spike jones version. i will boycott anything else. i will only pay to see the spike jones version. i will boycott anything else.

]]> By: Bill Nye the Science Guy http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218498 Bill Nye the Science Guy Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:56:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-218498 Come on Warner, had you not seen any of Spike Jonzes' films????? You think he was going to make a washed out Kids Fairy Tale??? If you destroy this I'm sure you can find some cookie cutter Director to make your kiddy movie and make millions, But I guarantee if you let Spikes versions out, your studio will praised and will profit not only in your back pocket, but from what movies are about...ART!!!!!!!!!! greedy bastards. Come on Warner, had you not seen any of Spike Jonzes’ films????? You think he was going to make a washed out Kids Fairy Tale??? If you destroy this I’m sure you can find some cookie cutter Director to make your kiddy movie and make millions, But I guarantee if you let Spikes versions out, your studio will praised and will profit not only in your back pocket, but from what movies are about…ART!!!!!!!!!! greedy bastards.

]]> By: moldcat http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-217728 moldcat Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:41:48 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-217728 i’m basically going to repeat what everyone else has said, but since warner bros. is communicating directly with this site, i’m hoping adding one more comment will help increase the impact of the message: please, leave this movie as it is. spike jonze is a brilliant director. people who appreciate his work will love you if you let it be what it is. they will take their kids to see it, even if the fools you surveyed don’t. but they’ll resent you if you ruin the film. warner bros. presents itself as a studio that supports film as an art form, touting its relationship with auteur stanley kubrick. don’t destroy that image now and rob the world of an artist’s vision. i’m basically going to repeat what everyone else has said, but since warner bros. is communicating directly with this site, i’m hoping adding one more comment will help increase the impact of the message:

please, leave this movie as it is. spike jonze is a brilliant director. people who appreciate his work will love you if you let it be what it is. they will take their kids to see it, even if the fools you surveyed don’t. but they’ll resent you if you ruin the film. warner bros. presents itself as a studio that supports film as an art form, touting its relationship with auteur stanley kubrick. don’t destroy that image now and rob the world of an artist’s vision.

]]> By: Peter Boyle (not that one) http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-215385 Peter Boyle (not that one) Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:05:47 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-215385 Warner Brothers will be ruining a probably excellent film if they order reshoots. i mean, come on! Spike Jonze is not a kid's director, Eggers is most definitely not a children's author (try What Is The What) and certainly they're not going to try to make a saccharine movie. the thing is, I trust them and their ideas, and even if they ruin childhood classic, at least they erred on the side of originality. Parents who want more "authenticity" are looking for the simulacrum of the book, and if they get their way it'll be a PC, lifeless, unoriginal, self-serving pile of you-know-what. I'm sorry that I rant, but I want to see a movie with the spirit of the book intact-- not the traditionalist children's values that the parent's lobby wants to impose on everything. Godspeed, Spike & Co.! Warner Brothers will be ruining a probably excellent film if they order reshoots. i mean, come on! Spike Jonze is not a kid’s director, Eggers is most definitely not a children’s author (try What Is The What) and certainly they’re not going to try to make a saccharine movie. the thing is, I trust them and their ideas, and even if they ruin childhood classic, at least they erred on the side of originality. Parents who want more “authenticity” are looking for the simulacrum of the book, and if they get their way it’ll be a PC, lifeless, unoriginal, self-serving pile of you-know-what. I’m sorry that I rant, but I want to see a movie with the spirit of the book intact– not the traditionalist children’s values that the parent’s lobby wants to impose on everything. Godspeed, Spike & Co.!

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214564 Benjamin Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:49:16 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214564 If the higher-ups at the WB can't let Jonze have this film, than just screw the film altogether. It looks amazing so far... maybe not something for busloads of squealing six-year-olds to see, no, but there are plenty of mindless movies for those kids. I'm sure older kids, teens, and their parents would be more than willing to see a mature, intelligent interpretation of a dark children's book. Seriously... shame on Warner Bros if they screw something up that looks this good. If the higher-ups at the WB can’t let Jonze have this film, than just screw the film altogether. It looks amazing so far… maybe not something for busloads of squealing six-year-olds to see, no, but there are plenty of mindless movies for those kids. I’m sure older kids, teens, and their parents would be more than willing to see a mature, intelligent interpretation of a dark children’s book.

Seriously… shame on Warner Bros if they screw something up that looks this good.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214337 Jeff Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214337 Upsetting!!! "Where the Wild Things Are" should be a dark film. It should also obviously be fun. I've no doubt that Jonze's version of the film is both. If it's too dark for Warners' taste, then I'm sure it can be toned down slightly for theatrical release. It's one of the last things I would want to happen, but even worse would be them reshooting the film completely with a new director and script. I want to see Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are". If it's taken away from him and made as a run of the mill family film, it won't be getting a cent from me. I doubt I'd even watch it for free. It would be turning the film I'm anticipating more than any other right now, into something I have no desire whatsoever in seeing. Upsetting!!!

“Where the Wild Things Are” should be a dark film. It should also obviously be fun. I’ve no doubt that Jonze’s version of the film is both. If it’s too dark for Warners’ taste, then I’m sure it can be toned down slightly for theatrical release. It’s one of the last things I would want to happen, but even worse would be them reshooting the film completely with a new director and script.

I want to see Spike Jonze’s “Where the Wild Things Are”. If it’s taken away from him and made as a run of the mill family film, it won’t be getting a cent from me. I doubt I’d even watch it for free. It would be turning the film I’m anticipating more than any other right now, into something I have no desire whatsoever in seeing.

]]> By: Orange cinema http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214233 Orange cinema Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:44:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-214233 Here is a BIG point that im not sure anyone has brough up: not only is Sednak on board, he is WORKING WITH Jonze &co., so if the creator is ok and enjoying the direction things are going, who the fuck does warner bros., think they are?! yes i know they are putting up the money, but wouldn't it be nice if studios didn't make so many assumptions? they cannot know more than Sednak, as far as how the work should be presented, its his story!!! i know things dont work that way in this world, but it'd be nice if warner bros realized that if the creator is happy, they should just shut the fuck up and let it ride. Here is a BIG point that im not sure anyone has brough up: not only is Sednak on board, he is WORKING WITH Jonze &co., so if the creator is ok and enjoying the direction things are going, who the fuck does warner bros., think they are?! yes i know they are putting up the money, but wouldn’t it be nice if studios didn’t make so many assumptions? they cannot know more than Sednak, as far as how the work should be presented, its his story!!! i know things dont work that way in this world, but it’d be nice if warner bros realized that if the creator is happy, they should just shut the fuck up and let it ride.

]]> By: Peter G http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-213870 Peter G Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:02:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/20/spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are-to-be-entirely-reshot/#comment-213870 You do not know how pissed I am about the WB's decision. Why would they do this? You do not know how pissed I am about the WB’s decision. Why would they do this?

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