What a terrible idea.

[wileypeter]

Robert Zemeckis has never been the shining light of cinematic achievement. You knew starting out he wasn't going to be the second coming of Orson Welles or Akira Kurasawa. It seemed possible, though, that he might make a career of a string of entertaining, workmanlike releases, hitting his mark with every other one. Indeed it kind of looked that

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[snooks]

Agreed. I loathe everything I've seen of his mocap work so far, and see no reason to hope for better.

That said, I read elsewhere that he's actually working to develop a new film based on the music from the original film, and not an actual remake of that film. This leaves room for a slight bit of hope that I will not have to look into the dead, spring-loaded eyes of a CGI Lennon and Harrison, and weep at the sad, terrible mockery Zemeckis hath wrought. Of course, my saying this has nearly guaranteed that this is exactly what will happen.

A completely unfounded thought springs forth: what if the Yellow Submarine collection of songs and interstitial noise pastiches (perhaps even the dialogue) became a framework for an ongoing series of films, released every decade or so? A bit like Fantasia was meant to be, but with a static soundtrack. Each iteration brings together the generation's best visual artists and performers/actors (something akin to Dali working with Walt) to reimagine the YS visuals and structure in any way they see fit. I

[wileypeter]

"But it is a way for The Beatles to continue expanding their brand, their presence, and their legacy."

And their copyrights! Actually, that's not a bad concept, but it'd have to have a solid curator. You wouldn't want Zemeckis & his ilk within twenty meters of it. Maybe a reboot of the film every 15 to 20 years...