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| New G.I. Joe Resolute Animation for 2009 - HOLY CRAP |
| Posted on 06-28-2008 at 12:44 PM by Tony_Bacala | Social Bookmarks | RSS Feeds | Hasbro Marketing 2009 Sneak Peak and 2008 Exclusives Panel
Part 1: New G.I. Joe Animation for 2009.
G.I. Joe Resolute
Adult themed, PG-13
Highly detailed animation
Designed to bring adult fans back into the market
10 5 minute episodes, 1 10 minute season finale
No distribution decided upon yet.
Could be webisodes, could be tv special, could be DVD, or all 3.
Starts in first quarter 2009
NO LASERS. NO PARACHUTING.
Will have deaths.
Little to no blood (but, from what we've seen, that won't matter)
Focus on core early characters.
No Cobra La.
Producers: Sam Register
Director: Jaoquim De Santos
Writer: Warren Ellis
Lead Animator: Dave Johnson
1 minute promo animation shown. Breakdown:
Duke and Roadblock are running through the jungle being chased by cobra troopers. Being shot at. You see Roadblock from behind, running, he stops, turns around, and says "You want some of this!? Come on, come on!" and unloads his machine gun into the camera. Heavy sound of loud powerful gunfire, shell casings fly everywhere.
They continue on and take cover inside what looks like a Cobra bunker. Had a cobra symbol on building. Duke radios in for backup, says the LZ is hot. They return fire back and forth with the Cobra Troopers outside, who are moving in using real world cover fire formations.
Then, we pan up, and see the action from above, when you hear a sword bling. A Cobra Trooper looks up, and he sees Snake Eyes dropping down right on his head. Snake Eyes then proceeds to kick ass one by one using hand to hand combat and sword play.
We pan back into Duke and Roadblock, you hear grunts and bones cracking outside, and Duke asks "What the hell is going on out there?" Emphasis on "Hell". Pan back to Snake Eyes, who tosses one of his smaller knives/stars across the field at a trooper, lands right in the middle of his helmet, he falls. (Don't show the entry, but you get the point. Fling, pan, hear the pop, head's looking up, falls slowly, etc).
Snake eyes then goes one on one with the last Trooper, flips him over, takes out his sword, thrusts down into the Trooper's chest, and TURNS IT. Emphasis on the kill. Stands up, puts sword back in its holder.
Duke and Roadblock come outside, and see all the Troopers dead. He gives a "whooo" type whistle. Roadblock then says "Ninja? I didn't know we had a Ninja." END SCENE.
This story will not be part of the 60 minute story in 2009. It is a stand alone scene they did to show the new tone of the series and what could be done animation and story wise.
They played it 3 times, and the crowd exploded every time. It really was what you've been waiting for from these childhood toy lines as an adult. As they described it in the panel, while you were playing with these toys as a kid, or even watching the shows and reading the comics back then, what we saw today is what we THOUGHT we saw back then. And what we expect, and why the new versions of the old stuff doesn't play with us now. But, this new direction, PG-13 based adult themed entertainment, should fill that gap, and will be focused upon in the upcoming years, for Joe and all brands it fits with. This GI Joe project is however the first of the new direction for Hasbro.
Characters shown:
Duke
Snake Eyes - Goggles
Tunnel Rat
Gung Ho - No chest out
Lady Jaye
Scarlett
Storm Shadow - mask, hood, mix between 2 styles.
Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness confirmed. Lady Jaye more like a Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica type role. Not major player. Cobra Commander is ruthless. Not a clown. Emphasized several times.
Cobra Commander being played by 80s cartoon voice of Tripwire, Charlie Adler.
Ninja moves based on real world techniques.
Real guns, real bullets. No parachuting out of planes right before they blow up. People will die. They said they thought about sniping a guy in a parachute on his way down who actually did make it out of a plane in time.
No direct benchmark for success, will include overall promotion, hits, feedback, news coverage, ratings, eventual DVD sales if sold, etc. But XYZ product making XYZ money doesn't need to happen to continue on, its a brand promotion tool.
Entertainment being done first, and well, to stand on it's own, with product to follow, rather than the reverse. This is first outing with that philosophy.
SHOWED A NEW FLAGG. Updated version, crowd applauded. 2 forward runways in front, all same sticker like applications, and updated but similar rest of body. (Animated version only)
Also, they specifically showed the morgue interior, from the FLAGG. Apparently that will be used a lot.
BOTTOM LINE: AWESOME. WHAT EVERY JOE FAN HAS ALWAYS WANTED.
HASBRO: - MORE PLEASE. (And do it for Transformers too).
Discuss!
| | | Views: 3,987 | | DESTRO: Just got into the hotel and had a chance to walk around. The convention hall is massive and the Para Drop Location is going to be killer.
Just a word to the wise, Do not use the Super Shuttle Bus to the hotel unless everybody in the bus is going to the Hotel. It took 2 1/2 hours to get to the Hotel Via the Bus. In a cab it would have taken 30 minutes and $15.00 extra. Well worth the extra cash.
Not much to report on yet but stick around all week long for the best coverage on the net!
UPDATE JUNE 26th 7:45 EST
Hisstank.com first round of Joecon 2008 Exclusives images! Syn3sthesia: Take a ton of pics please. jjk1120: To all who's going:
Have a blast and take lots of pics for the folks who were too poor to go.
Have fun! SgtSlaughter: Destro
Has there been any word on what the ParaDrop fig is this year?
I havent heard anything about it and was curious if maybe I missed it or something. Anyway have fun and give us some play by play coverage of the Con. Man I wish I was there. redstripe: please record the drop. sounds like loads of fun. Dark 5cythe: Sweet another comic book.....wait.....its written by the same guy whos been writing our comic pack comics? .......Shit. dawg99: hey destro any word on any excusive figures SportingViper: Make sure you grill Larry Hama about the IDW comic. Have fun. SSGWeaver: Yeah, I just drove over to the hotel tonight, it's brand new and HUGE! Looks like it will be much nicer than Atlanta was, see you there! Deckard: Make sure to give a big California Greeting to the A-holes making this movie for me :> And give LArry Hama A big hell yeah. :> spiderpumpkin: I'm arriving Wednesday morning and taking the Super Shuttle. I hope it doesn't take 2 1/2 hours too. I thought the taxi from DFW airport to Frisco was $60 or more. Did someone take the taxi and it was only $45? Shin Densetsu: Eagerly anticipating any pictures of any upcoming Storm Shadow figure. sharke: Quote:
Originally Posted by DESTRO  Just a word to the wise, Do not use the Super Shuttle Bus to the hotel unless everybody in the bus is going to the Hotel. It took 2 1/2 hours to get to the Hotel Via the Bus. In a cab it would have taken 30 minutes and $15.00 extra. Well worth the extra cash. | thanks for the heads up! sharke: btw Shockwave and Lowlight are a major WIN! Storm.Shadow: Quote:
Originally Posted by sharke btw Shockwave and Lowlight are a major WIN! | Shockwave & Lowlight? Care to elaborate? DESTRO: Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtSlaughter Destro
Has there been any word on what the ParaDrop fig is this year?
I havent heard anything about it and was curious if maybe I missed it or something. Anyway have fun and give us some play by play coverage of the Con. Man I wish I was there. |
The Para-Drop figure is going to be a 3 3/4 Sky B.A.T. and we will have video up if all goes well. DESTRO: Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderpumpkin I'm arriving Wednesday morning and taking the Super Shuttle. I hope it doesn't take 2 1/2 hours too. I thought the taxi from DFW airport to Frisco was $60 or more. Did someone take the taxi and it was only $45? | I asked a few Cab drivers for a set rate and they all said $50.00. If your in a hurry to get to the Con take a cab. DESTRO: Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg99 hey destro any word on any excusive figures | If you look at the comic cover you get major hints. As far as the vehicle goes the strong rumor is: Black Military Hummer
Not conformed yet but wait for around 9pm tonight and pics will be up. jamarmiller: ill second the request to ask larry hama a lot of questions about the comic!! fireflyguy: Forgive my ignorance, but if they do have exclusive Lowlight and Shockwave figs at the convention, is going to the convention the only way to get them (hence the term "exclusive")? Am I going to have to sell some more body parts to get one off eBay? Phil Kost: Quote:
Originally Posted by jamarmiller ill second the request to ask larry hama a lot of questions about the comic!! | Larry won't be there. (Niether will IDW or DDP.) RockinHard: Quote:
Originally Posted by fireflyguy Forgive my ignorance, but if they do have exclusive Lowlight and Shockwave figs at the convention, is going to the convention the only way to get them (hence the term "exclusive")? Am I going to have to sell some more body parts to get one off eBay? | That would be messed up if the convention is the only place you can get 25th style Shockwave and Low Light figures. COBRACOLLECTOR: if anyone can grab me a Joecon Cobra Commander please i beg id give my heart or a pair of lungs for one. dawg99: so are the exclusives lowlight and shockwave then? sharke: Quote:
Originally Posted by Storm.Shadow Shockwave & Lowlight? Care to elaborate? | read the comic preview. and their badassness needs not be explained
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Originally Posted by dawg99 so are the exclusives lowlight and shockwave then? | my guess is that those 2 and Longarm will be sold like the Steel Brigade figs or Starduster and Grandslam. but we shall find out today or tomorrow. Chris_: Ok, I asked this in another thread, but I'll reiterate. If I go to this, what exactly will I get out of it? I show up at 10 AM on Saturday, pay my general admission, what is the likelihood I get anything "exclusive"? I don't care about anything other than the 3 3/4" stuff.
I don't want to waste the gas, and the hour it takes driving to Frisco, if my chances of getting anything I want are slim to none, and I don't care about seeing any 'custom classes', or anything like that. Not into the whole costume thing, none of that stuff either. I want to go, get some exclusive stuff, come home. If by 10 everything good is going to be gone, I'm not wasting half my day, and a tank of gas for this. WildWeasel: Quote:
Originally Posted by RockinHard That would be messed up if the convention is the only place you can get 25th style Shockwave and Low Light figures. | They aren't 25th style. They are "old school" ARAH style. See the box set for this year. The Club/Joe Con mainly does older style ARAH figures for their exclusives (with a few exceptions, e.g. Robot Rebellion CC). cmderinchief: Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtSlaughter Destro
Has there been any word on what the ParaDrop fig is this year?
I havent heard anything about it and was curious if maybe I missed it or something. Anyway have fun and give us some play by play coverage of the Con. Man I wish I was there. | Sky BATs
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Originally Posted by Storm.Shadow Shockwave & Lowlight? Care to elaborate? | Convention STORE Exclusive figs.
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Originally Posted by fireflyguy Forgive my ignorance, but if they do have exclusive Lowlight and Shockwave figs at the convention, is going to the convention the only way to get them (hence the term "exclusive")? Am I going to have to sell some more body parts to get one off eBay? | No, is there are ANY left, they will go up for sale on the gijoeclub.com site.
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Originally Posted by RockinHard That would be messed up if the convention is the only place you can get 25th style Shockwave and Low Light figures. | They are NOT 25A figures.
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Originally Posted by dawg99 so are the exclusives lowlight and shockwave then? | Two of a group of "others" sharke: Quote:
Originally Posted by WildWeasel They aren't 25th style. They are "old school" ARAH style. See the box set for this year. The Club/Joe Con mainly does older style ARAH figures for their exclusives (with a few exceptions, e.g. Robot Rebellion CC). | exactly! Last year FP said they had 3 years(?) before they could use 25th sculpt. RolandofGilead: Ok, I'm ready and waiting for all the Joe Con images and info. When's this party get started? sharke: Quote:
Originally Posted by RolandofGilead When's this party get started? | as soon as I arrive tomorrow
*ba doom ching* vadersquest: Have a good time guys and someone please pick me up the exclusive comic will ya! Kidding BUT if you can........ bmc: if you dont mind find out why we havent seen any of the last wave of the DTC figs.
thank you murphbri: Well, crap in a hat. Never thought that FP could get Larry Hama to write a comic for the con. I'll have to keep my eyes glued to Previews so I don't miss my chance to pick this up. Wonder who's on art? cmderinchief: Quote:
Originally Posted by murphbri Never thought that FP could get Larry Hama to write a comic for the con. | Why not? LH has been a special guest of the GIJCC of at least two cons. Not everyone hates Fun Pub.  cmderinchief: Sorry to double post. I should have hit multiquote. :|
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Originally Posted by RolandofGilead Ok, I'm ready and waiting for all the Joe Con images and info. When's this party get started? | Thursday 6:00pm CST (so adjust your clocks accordingly) Registration begins.
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Originally Posted by bmc if you dont mind find out why we havent seen any of the last wave of the DTC figs.
thank you | We have, but we've seen only two pieces of cardart and they have only been posted on the GIJCC forums. You can sign up for free to see them if you want. spiderpumpkin: I arrived at Embassy Suites Frisco at about 10:30am today. I took the Super Shuttle after making sure they were going to the Frisco hotel directly. The van trip took 40 minutes with one stop on the way to Frisco. I used the con coupon and it cost $28.
The hotel is very nice with the convention center connected to the lobby. The suites are very nice and large.
It is very hot here. I walked over to Ikea for a cheap lunch and then did some walking around the mall and strip malls. I stopped at Toys R Us, Target, Ross Dress For Less, Marshalls, TJ Max, Tuesday Morning and Target to see what they had for GI Joe toys. The Ross store has the first GI Joe 25th 5-Pack for $11.99 but I passed. The Toys R Us and Target had the usual pegwarmers. I checked Target for the new vehicles but they didn't have any in back. Chris_: Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderpumpkin
It is very hot here.
| What you talkin bout Willis? It's in the mid to low 90s. This is jacket weather. murphbri: Quote:
Originally Posted by cmderinchief Why not? LH has been a special guest of the GIJCC of at least two cons. Not everyone hates Fun Pub. | Oh, I didn't mean my post to come off as being about love or hate, but rather money. I was just basing that off the fact that they haven't had Simon Furman do a comic for them (to my knowledge) even though they've had him as a guest at Botcon. For the Botcon stuff, they've had fans do the scripts/art (Milne did art, but he's a semi-pro at best). There's a bit of a difference in $$$ from an appearance fee to paying for a 22-page script from what I've read.
I haven't tracked the Joecon comics, TBH. Have they had any pros do them before now? xhairs: man i cant wait to see pics . Admiral Snackbar: wish i could be there!!!!!!! Magick: Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg99 so are the exclusives lowlight and shockwave then? | That is the joes that are going to be sold seperate of the set..that or in the set and they haven't shown them yet. Look at the box art and you can definitly see Shockwave and Lowlight... niether are 25th. probably just retooled originals. there is a third joe in the pic, but the name covers him up, so I am not sure who it is.
there is always a few other exclusives other than just the set. C.I.A.D.: The exclusives are pretty cool....pics coming soon, everyone! Vemon: Hi Destro
I have just joined the forum and I hope it is not too late to post a question for the Hasbro's G.I. Joe Team. My question is Hasbro's going to release a Compilation Song Box (or a bonus CD with the Live movie) with all the opening, ending and scores of the entire G.I Joe cartoon Seasons, movie and Sigma six this year? Transformers has soundtracks on it's series and Movies. Why not G.I Joe? Thank you.
Vemon RolandofGilead: Quote:
Originally Posted by C.I.A.D. The exclusives are pretty cool....pics coming soon, everyone! | Last year they had an awesome Vamp giveaway that I really wish I'd picked up from eBay. I can't wait to see what's in store. Too bad none of it's 25th Anniversary related. artiepants: Quote:
Originally Posted by C.I.A.D. .pics coming soon, everyone! | get on it, slacker ;-) C.I.A.D.: Quote:
Originally Posted by artiepants get on it, slacker ;-) |
LOL! Ya bum! :P
Just waitin' for the Main Man to give me a jingle and/or post'em up. We should have our first taste of what's cookin' sometime tonight SSGWeaver: you guys are forgetting about Rowdy Roddy Piper, he was 25th and at Joecon only... darthdoug: Quote:
Originally Posted by Admiral Snackbar wish i could be there!!!!!!! | Hey, we can still make it... Let's go! |
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