Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation 320
jonerik writes "Ain't It Cool News has an article on one of the more fascinating fan film projects ever conceived: A shot-for-shot remake of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" filmed in Biloxi, Mississippi between 1982 and 1988 by Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb and Chris Strompolis. What's particularly amazing is that the trio began filming the project when they were twelve and finished six years later when they were eighteen. Now, fifteen years after the project was completed, word of the film's existence has gotten out and audiences who have seen it have reportedly been stunned by the trio's ingenuity, with none other than "RotLA" director Steven Spielberg giving Zala, Lamb, and Strompolis a big thumbs-up. The complete film isn't available online, but a trailer that gives a bit of the feel of the finished project can be viewed. The Austin Chronicle also has a story on the project."
How about a DVD? (Score:5, Funny)
I'm sick (Score:5, Funny)
I was gonna throw in a "now three young girls progressing through....." punch line....but....nahhhh, even I'm not that perverted.
Woah (Score:5, Funny)
6 years. (Score:5, Funny)
Ahh...good times.
Too many acronyms... (Score:5, Funny)
"Rolling on the laugh ass", what the hell?
Re:Ah yes.... (Score:5, Funny)
aye aye... (Score:3, Funny)
It would be in keeping with the Spielberg spirit, after all..
I have mod points! (Score:2, Funny)
Cool (Score:2, Funny)
Young Whippersnappers (Score:5, Funny)
Ha! I did something similar! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Awesome news! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I'm sick (Score:5, Funny)
"Now three young girls progressing through puberty, that's a different story! I'd sure like to raid their arks!"
Re:I have mod points! (Score:4, Funny)
Now there's just no more incentive :)
Re:They ruined it! (Score:5, Funny)
In other news, three teenagers were arrested... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Awesome news! (Score:5, Funny)
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And that's just a sampling of biloxi...
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Anyway, trying to get Mississippi a few props... and I have a few Karma points to burn.
Davak
Re:NAKED PROSTUS!!!!!! (Score:2, Funny)
Keeping in mind the majority of /. readers, I really really hope that they don't post proof.
Re:Too many acronyms... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Awesome news! (Score:2, Funny)
You should be proud that it inspired these guys to do something cool...
Re:Too many acronyms... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:others were supressed, nice to see this one liv (Score:2, Funny)
Now, its fine, dandy, and wonderful that Spielberg is not being an asshole.
What is wrong is that the ONLY reason that these guys are not behind bars already is that Spielberg appears to not be an asshole.
"Asshole-ness" should not be the reason one is or is not legitimately liable for IP "theft"... even if they are never charged for it.... they should live in fear, because maybe, someday, Spielberg may change his tune, or one of his lawyers may make him change his tune (a la trademark infringement rules)
and that is why i contribute to the EFF [eff.org] and gave to Eldred. Damnit, people. This nation is coming unglued, and you're glad that one dude is not a dick.
Re:Okay, I managed to snag a copy. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:4, Funny)
Of course, if the "real" versions ever come out, I'll get them as well
A real rebel, you are!
No spoilers please! (Score:2, Funny)
I'm still waiting the DVD release anytime now.
Re:6 years. (Score:5, Funny)
Jones waned after a heated August afternoon with a bunch of friends, following which the guy who
played an evil German had to be rushed to the hospital.
You should have used those little plastic army men, a cigarette lighter and an aerosol can, for
the "melting german soldiers" scene.
I'm inspired (Score:2, Funny)
They should pull a Lucas (Score:2, Funny)
I think I should get $5 just for suggesting it.
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:2, Funny)
Use it as a tool (Score:5, Funny)
I think more than anything else, people are cheering it on because of the ingenuity displayed by these amatuers in writing this OS. Low budget software like that are far more impressive than stale Microsoft remakes precisely because they are low budget - people have to improvise. Surely you would not see the remake for the interface or anything new - it's a remake, you've seen it before. It's just something that makes me step back and marvel at what can be accomplished if you are dedicated enough.
Cheers ;)
Re:Okay, I managed to snag a copy. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I'm sick (Score:5, Funny)
My idea (Score:2, Funny)
hmm (Score:2, Funny)
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:5, Funny)
;)
Re:Copyright Violation! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:5, Funny)
What sort of format is a laserdisc? Something non-digital?
Yeah, a laserdisk is technically just an analogue record, but instead of being made out of vinyl, it's made out of titanium cut with a laser (hence the name, laser disk). It is the same size as a record, but needs a special record player with TV out, and a slightly thinner needle to read the grooves as they are a lot thinner on the laserdisc as you need to put video on it as well as sound!
Re:How about a DVD? (Score:5, Funny)
It's only hard for the first 4 or 5 minutes.