Raubern 6th Gear November 7, 2019 Share November 7, 2019 NEW YORK (AFP) - More than 60 years after his death, movie legend James Dean is set to return to the screen thanks to special effects that recreate his image from old footage and photographs. Dean, who died aged 24 in a car crash in 1955, has been "posthumously cast" in Vietnam War action-drama Finding Jack, the Hollywood Reporter said on Wednesday (Nov 6). Production house Magic City Films obtained the rights to use Dean's image from his family for the screen adaption of Gareth Crocker's 2008 novel. The book tells the story of US military dogs that were deployed and later abandoned in Vietnam. Dean became a global star in the 1950s, acting in Rebel Without A Cause and East Of Eden before his life was cut short, though he has remained a celebrated youth icon and an enduring heartthrob. His part in the new film is as Rogan, described as a secondary lead role. "We searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean," said co-director Anton Ernst. "We feel very honoured that his family supports us and will take every precaution to ensure that his legacy as one of the most epic film stars to date is kept firmly intact." Dean's image will be created through computer-generated imagery (CGI) using archive footage and photos, while another actor will provide his voice. But the concept was not greeted with universal acclaim, with Captain America star Chris Evans tweeting: "This is awful. Maybe we can get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. "The complete lack of understanding here is shameful." The film, which is to go into production shortly, is due for release next November. Its makers hope the technology will be used to bring other deceased stars back on screen in new roles. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/actor-james-dean-cast-in-new-movie-64-years-after-his-death maybe next time Bruce Lee will appear in movies again they are trying with James Dean now ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged November 7, 2019 Share November 7, 2019 59 minutes ago, Raubern said: NEW YORK (AFP) - More than 60 years after his death, movie legend James Dean is set to return to the screen thanks to special effects that recreate his image from old footage and photographs. Dean, who died aged 24 in a car crash in 1955, has been "posthumously cast" in Vietnam War action-drama Finding Jack, the Hollywood Reporter said on Wednesday (Nov 6). Production house Magic City Films obtained the rights to use Dean's image from his family for the screen adaption of Gareth Crocker's 2008 novel. The book tells the story of US military dogs that were deployed and later abandoned in Vietnam. Dean became a global star in the 1950s, acting in Rebel Without A Cause and East Of Eden before his life was cut short, though he has remained a celebrated youth icon and an enduring heartthrob. His part in the new film is as Rogan, described as a secondary lead role. "We searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean," said co-director Anton Ernst. "We feel very honoured that his family supports us and will take every precaution to ensure that his legacy as one of the most epic film stars to date is kept firmly intact." Dean's image will be created through computer-generated imagery (CGI) using archive footage and photos, while another actor will provide his voice. But the concept was not greeted with universal acclaim, with Captain America star Chris Evans tweeting: "This is awful. Maybe we can get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. "The complete lack of understanding here is shameful." The film, which is to go into production shortly, is due for release next November. Its makers hope the technology will be used to bring other deceased stars back on screen in new roles. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/actor-james-dean-cast-in-new-movie-64-years-after-his-death maybe next time Bruce Lee will appear in movies again they are trying with James Dean now I think it will be a debate of art vs technology. Actors and hard core movie fans will always look at acting as an art. To them, it is a skillset and talent that they are proud of. Now, we are trying to employ technology to bring a decease person back alive and act as good as a real person and more so as one of the main role in the movie. Film purist will not like it, but for the rest, I think most won't care as long they enjoy the movie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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