ufo movie synopsis

it's to be released in 2011


"Based in the near future - 2020, where a super secret
military organization SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense
Organization) becomes operational. Its purpose, to defend Earth from an
Alien race, which has been abducting humans from all corners of planet
earth for decades. SHADO's cover is a Hollywood Studio where their main
headquarters are hidden deep below the surface. SHADO run by the
extremely dedicated "Studio Mogul" and SHADO Commander Ed Straker has a
cadre of crack operatives with an arsenal of cutting edge futuristic
weapons systems and hidden bases on earth and beyond."


the script apparently in hand may 21, robert evans still producing

Robert Evans Company
5555 Melrose Ave.
Lubitsch Bldg., Ste 117
Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197
USA
Phn: 323-956-8800
Fax: 323-862-0070






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posted on Mania this morning. a director has been choosen. This is looking better.


http://www.mania.com/gratzner-takes-ufo_article_116616.html

> posted on Mania this morning. a director has been choosen. This is
> looking better.
>
> http://www.mania.com/gratzner-takes-ufo_article_116616.html

Is it looking better? First we had writers who had never written
anything before, now we have a director who has never directed
anything before!

Marc

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
>But iron Man and hancock sucked so that 's not a good sign

Jay

"a secret military operation hidden beneath a Hollywood studio"

Hollywood?

Well, that's that film shagged then...

Mark
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Agreed that Hancock was bad.  But I found Iron Man surprisingly good, as far as comic book adaptations are concerned.
 
Jeff

--- On Thu, 7/23/09, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
Subject: [SHADO] Re: UFO movie
To: [hidden email]
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 9:36 AM


 



--- In SHADO@yahoogroups. com, "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
>But iron Man and hancock sucked so that 's not a good sign

Jay















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> Agreed that Hancock was bad.  But I found Iron Man surprisingly good, as
> far as comic book adaptations are concerned.

One problem I had with these movies (and many movies these days) is that
they simply have way too many special effects in them, and not enough
attention is paid to other things (like story, character development,
etc.). So I don't think it bodes well that a UFO movie is going to
be directed by someone whose prior experience is doing special
effects for these sorts of movies.

Marc

Hi all,

Unlike the two screenwriters, there is some information available online about director Michael Gratzner. I think some people here will like the fact that in some cases he prefers models over CGI:

http://www.vizworld.com/2009/07/new-deal-studios-chooses-real-models-over-cgi-models/

Also, here is another recent interview with him:

http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/287205/matthew_gratzner_discusses_the_betty_of_alien_resurrection.html

Marc

> Unlike the two screenwriters, there is some information available online
> about director Michael Gratzner.

Sorry, that should have said Matthew Gratzner, not Michael Gratzner. :-/

Marc

I concur with my Learned Associate. To me, "UFO" in Southern California just isn't "UFO".


Michael


--- In [hidden email], "etdc1999" <eagle@...> wrote:

> I concur with my Learned Associate. To me, "UFO" in Southern California
> just isn't "UFO".

Does it have to be in Britain, or just NOT southern California?

I frankly think they could do a good job with it located almost
anywhere, although the Los Angeles area might be a bit crowded to
be running such an organization...

Marc

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
Hi all
I agree, what makes UFO work for me is that it is about about people with ascience fiction backdrop. Don't get me wrong I love all the vehicles moondase etc. and I love special effects/CGI, but when it is used to enhance andhelp the narrative. ideaally I would like miniatures/models with CGI enhancments that looks great for me.
Hancock does nothing for me. And I am trying not to jump to conclutions butthe fact that a first time dicector who is SFX expert is bothering me. Andthat it is going to be based in Holywood... well I'm not sure I'm very worried that we might end up with Starship Troopers
or there I say it Thunderbirds!

I really like films like Outland or Blade Runner. if they just keep it intelegent rather than Independants Day will be happy.
All the best
Paul
 

It sounds like a natural step to me.

Apart from the fact that hiding the organization beneath a film studio was always a bit 'unlikely', there's no way it would have been in Britain. Sorry, but the US just makes more sense militarily. (Actually, as a fading superpower, it might be China by the time the movie comes out!

And lets face it - the concept of Ed straker was probably a major attraction for Robert Evans, one of the most flamboyant studio chiefs in Hollywood history!

-Albert

I should point out that Matt's company HUNTER/GRATZNER INDUSTRIES has been one of the best Hollywood miniature FX companies since the mid 1990's, and I guarantee that he has a firm love for and grasp of what elements made UFOtick.

Every director has been a first-timer in their lives. I for one think this could be a good thing (that he is directing).



--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
>
> > Unlike the two screenwriters, there is some information available online
> > about director Michael Gratzner.  
>
> Sorry, that should have said Matthew Gratzner, not Michael Gratzner. :-/
>
> Marc
>

Hunter/Gratzner Industries became www.newdealstudios.com in 2001.



Michael Blake

San Antonio, TX





From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John
R. Ellis
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:39 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [SHADO] Re: UFO movie

I should point out that Matt's company HUNTER/GRATZNER INDUSTRIES has been
one of the best Hollywood miniature FX companies since the mid 1990's, and I
guarantee that he has a firm love for and grasp of what elements made UFO
tick.

Every director has been a first-timer in their lives. I for one think this
could be a good thing (that he is directing).

--- In [hidden email] <mailto:SHADO%40yahoogroups.com> , "Marc
Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
>
> > Unlike the two screenwriters, there is some information available online
> > about director Michael Gratzner.
>
> Sorry, that should have said Matthew Gratzner, not Michael Gratzner. :-/
>
> Marc
>





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--- In [hidden email], "paulhburns" <phburns1@...> wrote: Paul;
I agree completely.

Matt

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote: OK the Hollywood studio thing might be a bit impossible....the fim studio 'cover' was I believe purely a convenience to aid filming, no need to build exterior sets etc...it could be a hidden base anywhere, South America, Alaska, Pacific Island!!!!!, Area 51!.....anymore suggestions???

Regards to all
Howard

> OK the Hollywood studio thing might be a bit impossible....the fim studio
> 'cover' was I believe purely a convenience to aid filming, no need to
> build exterior sets etc...it could be a hidden base anywhere, South
> America, Alaska, Pacific Island!!!!!, Area 51!.....anymore suggestions???

Yes, the original "UFO" concept was to have SHADO HQ hidden away in the
middle of nowhere, in a special Pentagon-like building. It was changed
to "underneath a film studio" to save money. However, if one is going
to do a film remake of UFO, they do need to keep some of the original
elements from the TV series. My vote (not that it counts for anything)
would be to keep it underneath a film studio....

Marc

--- In [hidden email], "Howard Davies" <howarddavies2000@...> wrote:

> OK the Hollywood studio thing might be a bit impossible....the fim studio'cover' was I believe purely a convenience to aid filming, no need to build exterior sets etc...it could be a hidden base anywhere, South America, Alaska, Pacific Island!!!!!, Area 51!.....anymore suggestions???
>
> Regards to all
> Howard


Years ago, when I was having fun with an update of "The Man From UNCLE", I had considered moving UNCLE HQ to Texas A&M University. It strikes me thatSHADO HQ would be just as much home there as UNCLE, and for the same reasons:

1. Access to a modern university, complete with research facilities.

2. Easy availability to atomic power sources and supercomputers.

3. The visible presence of an existing on-site military force (the Corps ofCadets which, with the exception of West Point, produces the highest number of second lieutenants for the U.S. Army). Armed troops on the A&M campuswould raise fewer eyebrows than they would at a film studio.


Michael

--- In [hidden email], "phydeaux44" <phydeaux44@...> wrote:
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> --- In [hidden email], "Howard Davies" <howarddavies2000@> wrote:
>
> > ...it could be a hidden base anywhere, South America, Alaska, Pacific Island!!!!!, Area 51!.....anymore suggestions???

Yup. England.

Mark
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