Reboot Ralph is the Winter 2012 computer animated release from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Their 52nd animated motion picture, it will follow this year's traditionally animated Winnie the Pooh.
Previously known as Joe Jump, it was just moved up from its originally intended March 2013 release to November 2012 in the US, a spot vacated by Monsters University. The original story was about a low-bit video game character from the early 1980s who ends up in the high-bit world of modern videogames.
Sounds like an interesting story to me...
Haven't seen anything like that in animation before! Let's see how it looks after the first pictures are released :)
Sounds interesting I guess.
Hmmm...interesting one and surely one where a lot of different opinions will be in place i guess.
Interesting concept, as someone with a huge interest in the video games industry I will be keeping my eye on this one. Retro gaming has always meant something to the gamer and will always be present in the current and forth coming generations (just look at Nintendo, they've managed to build a whole franchise out of Mario and he's still the biggest name in gaming).
I think this will be one or lost depending on what Disney can do licensing wise. Will Disney be willing to dish out cash to have the names/characters from current video games in it or will they just make up their own? I don't know how many people here are gaming savvy but the biggest franchise at the moment is clearly Call of Duty. I'll put money on it now it won't be making any appearance in the film but I'd expect a few references to "Untitled war shooter games".
This was recently renamed to
Wreck-It Ralph.
QuoteWreck-It Ralph (voice of Reilly) longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix (voice of McBrayer). Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Lynch), Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade.
Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Silverman), a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it's "Game Over" for the entire arcade?
I'm getting good and bad points from that plot summary. Firstly the way it is described it seems that the movie is more based on the arcade style gaming (i.e in your retro huge machines) as oppose to home gaming. Bad move in my eyes because arcades are nearly non existent now and with fair reasoning; why pay to play primitive button bashing games when you play good thought out ones in the comfort of your own home? Going for the more popular and modern home gaming would have been a better idea, we could have even got some hilarious scenes of stereotypical gamers :P The overall plot seems a bit cliché too, bad guy wants to be a hero? I've never saw the movie myself but sounds similar to what I've heard Mega Mind is about - only with a gaming theme.
However two good points: nice to see they have realised first-person shoots are the big name right now and are exploiting it. Also the main character names sound like they were ripped straight out of a classic NES game from the 80s, I just hope they can incorporate that, the idea of seeing an 8 bit sprite running around in a HD shooter amuses me.
So yeah good points, bad points and a lot of unnecessary over thinking but hey, it's what I do, I'm a gamer ;) :mrgreen:
Some bits from D23:
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And a good write-up of the presentation and first 4 minutes that were previewed: http://io9.com/5832959/disneys-wreck+it ... ideo-games (http://io9.com/5832959/disneys-wreck+it-ralph-footage-promises-a-hilarious-journey-into-old+school-video-games%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sounds like Pixar. Sounds like Toy Story. ("An old-fashioned toy meets a modern toy," pop culture binging ensues.) Sounds like it's got potential.
Very Toy Story.
It seems like 2012 is some kind of exchange programme year between the studios, with Pixar producing a Disney fairytale and Disney producing a Pixar "what if" picture. Might be a good thing...
Quote from: "Anthony"Very Toy Story.
It seems like 2012 is some kind of exchange programme year between the studios, with Pixar producing a Disney fairytale and Disney producing a Pixar "what if" picture. Might be a good thing...
Yeah sometimes you have to shake things up! Excited for both titles.
Three new images from the film.
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Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys.
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Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game through the power cord and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero, Sergeant Calhoun, battle against "Cy-Bugs", the game's alien invaders.
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He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz, one of that game's characters, who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.
those images look really good i cant wait for this to come out
I´m not sure this is the kind of movie Disney should be making. I have doubts.
I'm glad Disney is taking a risk with this movie: it's not something you'd normally think of as being a Disney-movie.
QuoteDisney Animation's 'Wreck-It Ralph' Will Feature 'Roger Rabbit' Style Cameos From Classic Nintendo, Atari and Sega Video Game Characters
Disney Animation's computer animated feature film Wreck-It Ralph follows Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly), a bad guy from a Donkey Kong meets Rampage inspired 1980?s arcade game Fix It Felix Jr. The story is set inside the world of video games. Fix It Felix Jr. is one of the remaining classic arcade machines in the back corner of an arcade. When the arcade closes, the characters in the games connect and interact between the worlds of the different machines. Ralph realizes that he no longer wants to be a bad guy, and adventures into other games in effort to become the hero.
This connected world allows the movie to feature interactions between some of your favorite classic video game characters, Roger Rabbit-style. Footage screened at CinemaCon has confirmed appearances from classic video game characters from Nintendo, Midway Games, Sega and more.
Details: http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-animati ... haracters/ (http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-animations-wreckit-ralph-feature-roger-rabbit-style-cameos-classic-nintendo-atari-sega-video-game-characters/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
I'm still not sure what to think about that movie, but I hope the Disney advertising department does a better job for promoting the movie than they did for John Carter.
Trailer is up.
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As a huge gamer myself I'm pretty surprised by this, namely as Disney got permission to use the image of Bowser, Dr. Eggman, Bison and one of the Pac-Man ghosts.
Quote from: "-breeno-"As a huge gamer myself I'm pretty surprised by this, namely as Disney got permission to use the image of Bowser, Dr. Eggman, Bison and one of the Pac-Man ghosts.
Me too. Though I think big names like Nintendo and Sega will go "O RLY?! F... yeah!" if Disney called and asked for allowance to use their licensed characters, what would be a a better help to sell (classic) games like Mario or Sonic then a big crossover Disney-movie. The oldschool game geeks will wet their pants when seeing old friends (and foes) and the kids will go like "Mommy, what's Pac Man?" and then go online to download the game.
New trailer has been released (only on Yahoo Movies for now)
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I am confused why Disney has suddenly made a film about an arcade game, not meaning to be rude, but it's just out of the blue! Apart from that.... I want to watch it!!!
why? simply because no one has done it before. I am so looking forward to it, hope that Madagaskar 3 will help me through the waiting time ^.^
True I guess! Got a lot of cameos!
Why Disney, why? I am so desperate to see this film but it doesn't come out till feburary next year for us british! Oh no! Mind you, hopefully Frankenweenie will fuel my need for Disney. Plus at christmas i'll probably get some disney blu-rays. And Phineas and Ferb is on CITV at weekends so i'll probably just about make it.
Really looking forward to it! I wasn't expecting much at first, tbh I didn't really like the whole concept. But after reading som any amazing reviews on IMDB I can't wait to see it. Someone even said it was better than Toy Story and it could be regarded as a Disney Classic.
The arcade's starting to close its doors! Wreck-It Ralph has started to take over my local Showcase Cinema! A cardboard poster reads: When the arcade closes, the fun begins! Can not wait!!!
Some Wreck it Ralph merchandise in DLP last week:
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Quote from: "never2old"Some Wreck it Ralph merchandise in DLP last week:
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Oh Shoot! Get it in the Disney Stores! Forget TS (for now!) This is the next best thing! :D/
can't waite to see this movie :D
Was at DLRP, bought that tshirt with Ralph on it (as shown in the pictures in the post above) and went watching the movie afterwards. Means I was already equiped with merchandise before I had seen the movie :-D I can say they the kids watching the movie too have been really impressed about my tshirt ;-)
I liked the movie much, and for sure there is a ton of fun in it if you are an old school gamer as I am.
I saw Wreck-it Ralph about two days ago and to be honest I was a little disappointed. Sure, the movie was fun but I couldn't help expecting something like Tangled. (I'm a huge, huge fan of Tangled ;) ).
But, like Pixar usually does, a short film was shown before the main film and I absolutely loved it. I don't remember what it was called and I won't gave away anything more because I'd like to keep it a surprise for you guys. :D
The shortfilm is called 'Paperman' - loved it too!
I was lucky enough to go to a free preview screening of this on Sunday and I have to say that i absolutely loved it! It is a great concept with fantastic characters and a good story. Actually got a bit emotional at points, which I was surprised by (but maybe I am just pathetic)
The voice acting is great and it's just such a fun film, loads of action and adventure. I think it's probably better than Brave, and could well pass for a Pixar production!
Disney must be onto a merchandising winner too as there are separate elements in there that will appeal to both boys and girls.
I would highly recommend going to see!
Quote from: "jj554"Actually got a bit emotional at points, which I was surprised by (but maybe I am just pathetic)
I was at DLRP just two weeks before I watched the movie.
On the merchandise at DLRP all characters despite Ralph looked not so appealing to me.
But that turned after I watched the movie- especially Vanellope was so cute.
Loved the movie and can't wait to watch it in home cinema again!
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This is quite an interesting article which explores something I mentioned - how Wreck-It Ralph is more like a Pixar movie. Makes for an interesting read if you have a spare minute or two.
Quote from: "PrincessEnya"I saw Wreck-it Ralph about two days ago and to be honest I was a little disappointed. Sure, the movie was fun but I couldn't help expecting something like Tangled. (I'm a huge, huge fan of Tangled ;) ).
But, like Pixar usually does, a short film was shown before the main film and I absolutely loved it. I don't remember what it was called and I won't gave away anything more because I'd like to keep it a surprise for you guys. :D
No movie will ever top Tangled for us :D/ We are officially addicted too :)
I saw it today!
And it gets a :thumbs: from me.
I loved the ending and the whole story!
Seeing it the 20th!
Saw it at the cinema this morning. Loved it! One of Disney's best from recent years in my opinion.
Looking forward to getting the dvd when its out
Quote from: "perrollaz"The shortfilm is called 'Paperman' - loved it too!
And it won the Oscar for Best Animated Short! :D
'Paperman' was...um.... Magical! That's the word! Magical!
I loved Paperman so much! Beautiful short film. I jumped with joy when I heard it had won the Oscar!