J.J. Abrams Attached to Samarai Jack Film

J.J. Abrams Attached to Samarai Jack Film

J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions to assist on Samarai Jack feature film.

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By ecksmanfan - Nov 30, 2009 12:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Animated Features
Source: Filmjunk.com

FilmJunk. com is reporting that J.J. Abrams and his company, Bad Robot Productions, will be co-producing the upcoming feature film based on the character of Samarai Jack. The film is being distributed by Paramount Films, which according to the article, will help make sure that the film does not go direct to DVD.

The movie will be done in a “2D/stereoscopic 3D production” to help keep the original feel of the show. It is being speculated that the budget will be in the ball park of about $20 million.



ecksmanfan- Now, I'm not a HUGE follower of the show, but from what I've seen, it seems like a pretty good show. Thought I'd pass the info along.
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InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 11/30/2009, 12:32 PM
Wow, I used to love Samurai Jack back in the day. That show had bad-ass written all over it.

JJ Abrams kicks ass, Samurai Jack kicks ass, so JJ Abrams + Samurai Jack = KICK ASS!

P.S. JJ Abrams for Superman ;)
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/30/2009, 12:44 PM
Cool great @ ECKS!!!

Wicked news!!

Damn next stop JOHNNY BRAVO, luv that toon!!


TYLER @ JJ ADRAMS FOR SUPERMAN:DOOMSDAY!!!!

Hell yeah!! ; D
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 11/30/2009, 12:48 PM
I loved this show, it was an awesome cartoon.

Lee funny you mention Johnny Bravo, I remember hearing a rumor a while back that the Rock was going to star in a live action version of Johnny Bravo.
InSpace
InSpace - 11/30/2009, 1:17 PM
Necrosage@Becauase It has a good premise.Even though the animation was kinda sucky,The show and story was AWESOME!

WeaponX
WeaponX - 11/30/2009, 2:29 PM
Cool, I'd watch this.
flames809
flames809 - 11/30/2009, 2:43 PM
i loved the cartoon so can wait for this movie
Spock
Spock - 11/30/2009, 3:12 PM
This used to be my son favorite cartoon, but keeps this anime. NO live action please!
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 11/30/2009, 4:16 PM
what?! JJ + Jack? that wuld be FRIEKEN AWSUM! i luved that show back in the day, along with johnny bravo, courage, dexter's lab, and scooby doo.
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 11/30/2009, 4:57 PM
I for one liked the animation, I guess it's down to taste though.
userc
userc - 11/30/2009, 5:20 PM
hey necrosage if you didnt like the show jsut say you didnt like it and dont bash it withour good reasons, the animation of the cartoon may not be what appeals to you however the style of it is actually very difficult to animate while having it flow so smoothly , the story was actually very well done along with the action scenes, during its airing samurai jack was noted for its creativity and good development of storyline, characters, backdrops etc which led to the show winning an emmy which clearly shows that this cartoon is the opposite of what you stated, you most likely watched it for 5 mins , said : oh wow another samurai cartoon" and changed the channel
Lyrekz
Lyrekz - 11/30/2009, 5:22 PM
Yes, Yes, Yes.
I love Samaurai Jack.

JJ Abrams should do Superman. But with as many problem keep arising, who knows when we will see Superman on the big screen.
UltimateSpidey
UltimateSpidey - 11/30/2009, 5:51 PM
got all four seasons
NerdRage
NerdRage - 11/30/2009, 5:54 PM
I'm confused. Is this going to be live action or animated?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/30/2009, 5:55 PM
I loved the animation in SJ! It was blocky but very smooth at the same time, flowed well.
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 11/30/2009, 6:09 PM
@ Legendary- It's going to be animated, just like the tv show.
hardcorefrokid
hardcorefrokid - 11/30/2009, 6:09 PM
Totally agree with the first post. KICK ASS!
himynameiszach
himynameiszach - 11/30/2009, 6:50 PM
will it be animated?? that would be kinda dumb if it was
theothegreat
theothegreat - 11/30/2009, 7:22 PM
@necrosage2005, yo bro Samauri Jack was an animated masterpiece. This just proves to show that stupid people make stupid comments. Keep it moving playa.
r0r5ch4ch84
r0r5ch4ch84 - 11/30/2009, 8:12 PM
Maybe they should do to Samurai Jack what they did to StarWars' Clone Wars, with the traditional 2-d cartoon being transferred into CGI animation....or is that what the poster of this news is telling us?
And I agree with everyone here, Necrosage2005 is making a nutsack of himself.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 11/30/2009, 8:43 PM
I used to love watching this show on Cartoon Network when I was younger, and I would love to see this as a movie.
theothegreat
theothegreat - 11/30/2009, 9:19 PM
@necrosage2005, yo bro Samauri Jack was an animated masterpiece. This just proves to show that stupid people make stupid comments. Keep it moving playa.
mgalusick
mgalusick - 11/30/2009, 9:28 PM
Hey guys! He's allowed to have his own opinion. I liked the show but he's allowed to not like it. It's not for everyone. If it were it wouldn't have been canceled so soon... without an ending...
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 11/30/2009, 9:33 PM
I think it was canceled purely due to budgetary concerns rather than ratings though.

But I'm not down for bashing someone for holding a contrary opinion. I loved the animation style, and the split screen "repetitive" action sequences were great in my opinion, they reminded me of the cinematography of some of the old kung fu movies I grew up on. And even though the story was a blatant rip off of Miller's Ronin concept, it was still fun to watch. I can't wait for this movie!
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 11/30/2009, 10:32 PM
This would be awesome as a live action or animation on the big screen. That show helped put Cartoon Network on the map. Mabey in the future we could see a Venture Brothers movie??? HELL YEAH!
Upupandaway
Upupandaway - 12/1/2009, 1:30 AM
@Number21: As long as it's animated and R rated.

Samurai Jack was friggin' awesome. I hope they have the Scottish character, forget his name. Suweet!
Aiiwolf
Aiiwolf - 12/1/2009, 2:52 AM
YES! I agree.

@ InTylerWeTrust82
@ Lee

JJ Abrams for superman I third that! F* yeah!
mgalusick
mgalusick - 12/1/2009, 8:22 AM
It won't be R rated. Don't kid yourself.
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 12/1/2009, 10:23 AM
yeah, why would it be rated R?? it was never that violent.
BryEL
BryEL - 12/1/2009, 12:22 PM
I grew up with Jack back in the day, but I never was a fan. HOWEVER, if Abrams is doing it, then I'll be there. Hell, Abrams can direct a My Little Pony movie and I'll probably still watch it, lol.
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 12/1/2009, 5:55 PM
different strokes for different folks. I didn't mind ang's split screens in the first hulk either, I loved how the old samurai movies used to do that so I thought it was a nice touch. But that's just my taste, I can totally see how that style can be off putting.
GuyFawkes
GuyFawkes - 12/2/2009, 12:58 AM
I really hope this movie will be made!
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 12/2/2009, 7:18 AM
Nice
thebandit
thebandit - 12/2/2009, 12:33 PM
@BryEl - I'd rather have Abrams direct a My Little Pony movie than touch the awesomeness that is Samurai Jack.
Nightwing09
Nightwing09 - 12/2/2009, 8:24 PM
Thank god he took the job
userc
userc - 12/3/2009, 11:27 AM
how many samurai cartoons are there? well we live in world where anime exists and is shown all over the world so to put it simply, there are a lot of samurai cartoons. And secondly you were bashing the show, if you had said "i don't like this show because i don't like the art style / i think the storyline wasn't that good" then i wouldn't say anything because that is just an honest opinion. and i agree that it was canceled for budget reasons because cartoon networks shows don't usually get emmys so the ratings must have been good
mwkcope
mwkcope - 12/27/2009, 10:37 PM
I think Keanu Reeves should play Jack.
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