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BrotherOfSasquatch said:

New “Sc. 38” just dropped: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPx1kTveXpk

This could be used pretty effectively in those mega ROTS edits that use The Clone Wars finale stuff alongside the movie. Could really help bridge the gap between the two.

Even as someone who dislikes the Clone Wars art style, I love this project. Best part for me is how they seamlessly bridge the gaps between the snippets we got in RotS. How Obi-Wan and Anakin got from point A to B to C to D, without the cutaways to Yoda vs Sidious.

Zagadka said:

Nicely done - I’m a great fan of Hannibal Lecter but I’ve never been a fan of this film. Maybe with your recuts and re-scores you can create a better movie.

Thanks a bunch, will try.

Zagadka said:

Manhunter has always been like a 1980s TV cop drama instead of a decent cinematic thriller.

I mean, it does make sense, for better or worse, considering Michael Mann worked on Miami Vice, lol.

mrbenja0618 said:

This is insane.

I have to see it.

Get it done, please.

Hehe, well, thanks for the vote of confidence. I’m glad you’re interested in the concept. Will keep pushing on with it.

Here’s the first preview. Though it’s a scene that only includes footage from Manhunter, I think it’s one that I’ve been able to shift the tone of it nicely
MEETING LECTER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W6ADdWF5yY7xFRaceArtsuOXyeLoaIt0/view?usp=share_link
Theatrical Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN244X4OiLQ&t=

red41804 said:

Can you make a version that has Hopkins’ Lecter to match Silence of the Lambs?

I suppose it could be possible with some serious jigger-pokery. I will have a look with the footage, but considering that the Lecter cell in Manhunter is stark white and clean, in comparison to the dank hell hole of the SotL setting, it might be tough. Will give it a go, nonetheless.

PREAMBLE:
Red Dragon is my favourite novel. The book, the second publiched by journalist-turned author Thomas Harris, is a harrowing portrayal of the trials of an FBI profiler named Will Graham, as well as the first outing of Hannibal Lecter. Complete with the terrifying serial killer Francis Dolarhyde–whose heart-wrenching backstory is painted with an in depth and sympathetic brush–the story is compelling and engrossing.
The movies, however, are disappointing. The first adaptation, named Manhunter, manages to give an almost flawless recreation of Graham’s story, but shortchanges us with a Dolarhyde who is all but a husk of his book counterpart–no blame of which lands in the lap of Tom Noonan. Meanwhile, Red Dragon from 2002 gives Dolarhyde the attention he deserves, but fails to match Manhunter’s portrayal of Graham–no blame for Edward Norton. On top of this, Red Dragon beefs up Lecter’s to distracting levels.
Neither film stuck true to the phenomenal ending of the novel.

CONCEPT:
By combining Michael Mann’s Manhunter–with William Peterson as Graham, Dennis Farina as Crawford, Brian Cox as Lecter, and Stephen Lang as Lounds–with Red Dragon–Ralph Fiennes as Dolarhyde, Emily Watson as Reba McClane–I hope to be able to create the adaptation the book deserves.

VAGUE LIST OF CHANGES:
New opening credits and title sequence.
Intercut between Manhunter’s police investigation and the life of Francis Dolarhyde from Red Dragon.
Add deleted scenes from the Manhunter Director’S Cut.
Replace majority of the score with music from Michael Mann’s HEAT, as well as other work from composer Elliott Goldenthal, with Red Dragon score used for Dolarhyde.
Recreate the Dragon holding Lounds footage of Stephen Lang and Ralph Fiennes.
Frankenstein new ending to better fit the tone of the novel.

PREVIEWS:
MEETING LECTER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W6ADdWF5yY7xFRaceArtsuOXyeLoaIt0/view?usp=share_link

DOUBLE POST

Vilgefortz said:

It was quite an exhausting experience.

I can’t even imagine, lol

The Novel’s complete! For those interested, there are sample chapters at the end of the description.
Torn between properly going through and re-reading it and just being done with it–been writing it for a while, now. Will probably hold off and give it a once over before I “release” it.

Anakin Starkiller said:

I’d love to hear your ideas for this novel!

The story is a period piece, set in 1985, complete with big hair and the decadence and consumerism the era is now known for. It is being made with the intent of being as realistic as I can manage it–how unoriginal. Most of my inclusions are plays on previously existing ideas, moments, and characters from the franchise. I can only hope I have re-contextualised and adapted them to a sufficient degree that they feel more original than they truly are.
I hope to depict the characters and scenarios in a way that is as emotionally moving and internally consistent as I can.

paja said:

Thought I’d experiment a little. Aged up Anakin similar to his appearance in the Kenobi flashbacks.

https://streamable.com/cb9i0m

That’s great. Could really work to heighten the feeling that Anakin’s gone through hell. Stress, war, and time have weathered him since AotC. Would make an edit where he does what he does just to end the war even more compelling.

Vilgefortz said:

The trailer was made before I’ve even started working on the actual edit. At that stage not everything was planned. “Red Heat” material was considered as Uncle Bear’s backstory, then I watched Red Heat first time in ten years and eventually decided I will use “Commando” material instead.

Ah, makes sense. I do wish that you would’ve included both sources–I feel like having Arnie play an evil Russian commando in Vietnam would both be funny and make sense, given what happens in the real movie.

Fantastic edit. Very humorous and featured creative use of different material to create a new story. Was a little upset we didn’t get any Red Heat footage of “Uncle Bear”, as was implied by the preview for this edit in STAR BEAST. Seriously recommend this to anyone who enjoys creative, tongue-in-cheek edits.

musiced921 said:

This is the scene that follows where we see the fundraiser party that both Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze crash. Poison Ivy makes her first appearance in costume without first being seen inside a gorilla suit. I’ve also changed the music to feature her actual theme written by Elliot Goldenthal. When Mr. Freeze arrives, the scene was heavily edited to remove his cringey lines as well as his vine swing.

https://vimeo.com/703364528
(Password: fanedit.org)

I love that. The way you edited the reveal coupled with Goldenthal’s music managed to make Ivey both threatening and sexy–a big step up from the gorilla suit sequence!

Mrebo said:

Here is my rough draft of meeting Anakin. Would love any comments.

https://streamable.com/q62z0b

That’s FANTASTIC. Obviously, it’s far from seamless–it being a rough draft–but it flows well and actually works nicely as a first introduction.

Synopsis:
“1985. Gotham City is a symbol of apathy and dishonesty left unmatched too long. The corruption of Chicago in the prohibition, the poverty of New York in the depression, and the rampant violence of the 1960s live on in Gotham. In the city of rot exist three crusaders: one law-man who will not take the bribe, one counsellor who will not be cowed into submission, and one man whose guilt can only be matched by an undying fury–The Bat-Man.”

Summary:
Bruce Wayne begins his crusade against crime as Bat-Man. The Falcone Crime Family–led by Bruce’s Godfather, Carmine Falcone–holds Gotham city in its clutches, the police force and judicial system in their pockets.
The deprived citizens turn to crime, the streets are overrun by drugs and disease, and the city is content as a cess-pool of suffering. Bruce, as Bat-Man, must join forces with the newly transferred Lieutenant James Gordon, and the Assistant District Attorney, Harvey Dent, to have any chance of rooting out the snakes who poison the people to whom Bruce owes all.
All the while, Bruce finds himself detached from his mother figure Leslie Thompkins, and starts an affair with photo-journalist Vicki Vale in an attempt to spread awareness of his playboy personality, only to find himself yearning for love in earnest.

Pretence:
Having been a fan of the Batman franchise since before I can remember, I have always wanted to do something of my own with the character. Spurred on by the ever expanding wealth of ideas that have been perpetuated over the years, I have come to the conclusion that I must write something. An unofficial, derivative, and self-satisfied novel–which I hope will bring at least someone a modicum of amusement.

Sources from which elements of the story are derived:
The Batman Forever Screenplay by Akiva Goldsman and Lee & Janett Scott Batchler – The details of Bruce’s guilt
Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli – Gotham city’s systemic corruption and brutality, as well as much of the plot
The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale – The Falcone Crime Family
Batman Annual Volume 1 #14: Eye of the Beholder by Andrew Helfer and Chris Sprouse – Harvey Dent’s Origin
The Man Who Falls by Dennis O’Neil and Dick Giordano – The Batman’s worldwide quest for skills
Batman (1989) by Tim Burton, Sam Hamm, and Warren Skaaren – Vicki Vale and Alexander Knox, reporters who intend to make an exposé on Gotham city

Sample Chapters:
Chapter One – The Emperor’s Physician: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwknF1HCYUpYgnEyxkctbVw4inJSF27i/view?usp=sharing
Chapter Six – The Night Descends: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1mkukv2YWpBj2W3i6Vq8U-bxcKjs4IS/view?usp=sharing
Chapter Nine – The Low Down: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rfxK7sVQNZT9HDTR2m2H2lLeVk4KJOlc/view?usp=sharing

Hiya, while this thread isn’t one that pertains to me, I’m stopping by to say that you should take down that link. Forum rules state that the sharing of edit links should be limited to personal messages - it’s a legal precaution. I’m sure a mod will pop around soon to ask you do just so.

That said, I wish you well on your fan-editing journey!

Anakin Starkiller said:

Why are all the video links broken?

The YouTube account ThatGuyWhoEdits was using is now defunct. You can find the account that I believe he is using here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5N_9cg25XmFfjWya4EG_SA

Heavysyde said:

The sample clip you shared looks great, really good job in removing the laugh track. The audio drop at 1:36 is a bit sudden, might wanna smooth that out. The additional bell ringing sound effect at 1:47 is very well done, and you’ve done a great job at adding additional sound effects (or removing the laugh track channel? I doubt that’s possible), must’ve been hard.
I thought opening with the Australian broadcast was a bit odd since it’s an American show. Only a minor gripe.

How’s this coming along? And what kind of plot are you aiming for.

Thanks for the kind words and criticism!
I myself am proud of the removal of the laugh track, because there was no “track”, every one of the six channels had the laughs in them. If there was a laugh, I had to try remaking all the sounds that would have been there. The doorbell I felt was too loud, but I’m glad you didn’t pick up the other sounds being inserted by me. The Australian broadcast was a bit odd, now that you mention it, I just felt it fit the tone and was already part of the song I put in.

Currently, I haven’t worked on it in some months - that’s my method of editing, lol, start a project and never finish it. If there are any updates, I’ll post them, but at the moment this is just an idea I have for an edit, much less and actual edit,

CamSMurph said:

New preview clip!
](https://vimeo.com/524386999/)

Would you like to post the password, senor?

krausfadr said:

I have Gordon say it once to young Bruce. He just doesn’t keep repeating it two more times.

I would personally still keep him repeating it. But it’s your edit and I still await it with bated breath!

MY BODY IS READY!

Though, I think the removal of Gordon saying “It’s ok” when he tries to console young Bruce would be a mistake. To me it helps the emotion of the scene greatly – it’s a desperate attempt to help from someone who genuinely cares. I say keep the words.

Anakin Starkiller said:

Make Rey Dengar’s daughter.

Ah, yes. You see, the white cloth-wraps are symbolism!

Patuber said:

Ive pmd you can I get it too? 😀

Be patient, friend.

bob79519 said:

I hate Friends, but I would totally watch this!

Thanks, good to know. Hopefully, if and when this is done someone who does hate the show would be able to enjoy it.

Last year I decided to watch Friends for the first time since seeing episodes as a small child. It was a week of constant emotion, from mirth to sadness to wishing they’d done things differently. It was not long after that that I began wondering what the show would be like if the focus were taken away from the humour, the jokes, the ridiculous situations, and placed more upon what I personally adore about the show: the characters and the concept.

FOCUS OF THE EDIT: Take the first season of the show, remove the laugh tracks, homophobic jokes, and mind-numbingly stupid moments, restructure the events in the story to feel more like the characters have arcs, and to pull everything together into something that resembles a movie.

A short first test from months ago: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufprq7Ej4T54K0k8sn705WMwuuDEYTER/view?usp=sharing