Thursday 28 March 2013

Star Wars Art Director Roger Christian Eyes Malaysia for Next Film!


Miss me? Nay? Haha. It's been a while since my last post.. oh a very long time. Sorry guys T_T  I haven't been much of a blogger since last year. Too lazy too busy. I'll try my best to keep blogging, or just posting pictures maybe? Haha.

Ok, today I was really excited to get the chance to a last minute interview; Star Wars Art Director Roger Christian. Yeayyy! Prepared the questions in about 15 minutes and goes straight away to met him at Finas.

So, the interview went smoothly and miraculously I did not having stutter at all. Yeayyy!

Btw, 80 per cent news produced by me are in Malay. The rest, 20 per cent including today's interview, are in English. I'm more fond in Malay writing as I'm not good in English copies. T_T

But of course, in this case I have to write it in English as I interviewed him in English. So here's my English news, with minor touchup by the bosses. Love love love! I'm a happy staff today. :)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

STAR WARS ART DIRECTOR EYES M'SIA FOR NEXT PROJECT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Star Wars Art Director Roger Christian is eyeing Malaysia as his next location to film and produce his upcoming zombie flick. 

Christian said Malaysia, besides being rich in culture, had great and suitable spots for filming the movie titled 'Temple of the Undead'.

He is currently in Malaysia for a corporate film project with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to attract investors to Malaysia.

He is working on the special effects and Computer-generated imagery (CGI).

"I have an idea for a movie or two, so this an ideal opportunity for me to come and explore if we could plan a movie here. So its been a very valuable trip.

"I want to make a very different movie, very ethnic and tribal zombie movie.. it will include scenes of a battle with headhunters... I see Malaysia is perfect for the filming," he told reporters after visiting the Digital Mix Stage Studio at the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) here today. 

He said the movie would be 100 per cent filmed and produced in Malaysia, which would be made in the veins of eye-popping visual effect-driven films like Sin City and 300. 

"We just got the ideas and the film is now in the process of writing and constructing, not yet at the shooting stage and I guess it will take a year to make the film.

"Malaysia has lots of great places so the shooting will be done in different places, also a little bit of jungle and featuring local talents," he said, adding that the cast also had yet to be finalised. 

Meanwhile, Christian urged local filmmakers to emphasise on their film quality in order to be on par with films from other countries, especially Hollywood.

He said, however filmmakers need to maintain and keep national identity in their film product in an effort to spread the culture, tradition and language globally.

"You have to find the passion and don't think about getting paid, fame and success, just go and make better movies.. not Hollywood movies but Malaysian, but with Hollywood standard.

"The equipment in Malaysia it's all there and what is required in post production must be world class, so get your hands dirty as you can't just learn from theory," he said.

Meanwhile, he said he had no plans and will not be returning to the new franchise reboot of Star Wars.

"The franchise is in a whole new world now, it's Disney's now," he said.

Christian won an Academy Award for art direction for the first Star Wars movie, which was later renamed Episode IV: A New Hope, in 1977, and was Oscar-nominated for his work on Alien. 

He directed the second unit on both Return of the Jedi and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as well as other feature films including The Sender and Nostradamus, and directed Underworld and Battlefield Earth.

Meanwhile, Finas Chairman Datuk Md Afendi Hamdan welcomed Christian's desicion to carry out the shooting in Malaysia as it would bring benefits and profits to Malaysia, hence promote Malaysia to the world.
-- BERNAMA














29 comments:

Anonymous said...

When some one searches for his essential thing, therefore he/she wants to
be available that in detail, so that thing is maintained over here.


My website - Click This Site

Anonymous said...

I think everything wrote was very reasonable. But, what about this?
what if you added a little content? I am not saying your information is
not solid., however what if you added a title
that grabbed people's attention? I mean "Star Wars Art Director Roger Christian Eyes Malaysia for Next Film!" is a little vanilla. You ought to glance at Yahoo's home page and see
how they create post headlines to grab people to open the links.
You might try adding a video or a picture or two to grab people
excited about everything've got to say. Just my opinion, it could bring your blog a little bit more interesting.

My web site More info

Anonymous said...

Outstanding post but I was wanting to know if you could write a litte more on
this topic? I'd be very thankful if you could elaborate a little bit more. Many thanks!

Also visit my blog visit here

Anonymous said...

My relatives always say that I am wasting my time here
at web, but I know I am getting experience everyday by reading such pleasant content.



Here is my webpage; Infromtion site

Anonymous said...

These are in fact wonderful ideas in concerning
blogging. You have touched some fastidious points here.
Any way keep up wrinting.

my webpage; signage gauteng

Anonymous said...

Hey there! I've been following your blog for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic work!

my weblog signage Western Cape

Anonymous said...

Great info. Lucky me I discovered your website by accident (stumbleupon).
I have saved it for later!

Also visit my web-site - topcon software

Anonymous said...

What's up, just wanted to mention, I liked this post. It was inspiring. Keep on posting!

Here is my webpage; thermal inspections

Anonymous said...

Your method of describing all in this article is actually nice,
all be able to easily know it, Thanks a lot.

my web blog ... Asian restaurant

Anonymous said...

Yesterday, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iphone and tested
to see if it can survive a 40 foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation.
My apple ipad is now destroyed and she has 83 views. I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!


Also visit my web blog Psychictessa.co.za

Anonymous said...

What's up, this weekend is good in favor of me, since this occasion i am reading this impressive informative piece of writing here at my residence.

My site visit this Site

Anonymous said...

I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but
your blogs really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back in the future. All the best

my page: Visit here

Anonymous said...

I think this is one of the most significant info for me.

And i'm glad reading your article. But want to remark on some general things, The web site style is ideal, the articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers

My web blog: click the site

Anonymous said...

Definitely believe that that you stated. Your favourite justification appeared to be at the internet the simplest thing to understand of.
I say to you, I definitely get irked while other folks think about
worries that they plainly don't recognize about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the entire thing with no need side effect , people could take a signal. Will probably be again to get more. Thank you

Here is my blog More information

Anonymous said...

It is appropriate time to make a few plans for the long run and it's time to be happy. I have read this publish and if I may I desire to suggest you some interesting issues or advice. Perhaps you can write next articles regarding this article. I want to read more issues about it!

Feel free to surf to my web site www.thenailguru.co.za

Anonymous said...

This page certainly has all of the information and facts I wanted about
this subject and didn't know who to ask.

Take a look at my web blog: click this site

Anonymous said...

Somebody necessarily lend a hand to make severely articles I would state.
This is the first time I frequented your website page and up to
now? I surprised with the analysis you made to make this
particular post amazing. Wonderful job!

Review my site ... http://www.snaptech.co.za

Anonymous said...

Good answer back in return of this matter with real arguments and explaining all about
that.

Also visit my web blog: proviso.co.za

Anonymous said...

If some one desires to be updated with newest technologies after that he must be visit
this web page and be up to date everyday.

my weblog :: http://Www.jukaycleaning.com/

Anonymous said...

This is my first time visit at here and i am in fact impressed to read everthing at one place.


Feel free to surf to my page: Click here

Anonymous said...

It's very trouble-free to find out any topic on net as compared to books, as I found this post at this web site.

Feel free to visit my page: virtualtrademark.co.za

Anonymous said...

You could certainly see your expertise in the article you write.

The arena hopes for even more passionate writers such as you
who aren't afraid to say how they believe. At all times follow your heart.

My site; www.eventclassics.co.za

Anonymous said...

It's going to be end of mine day, but before finish I am reading this impressive paragraph to increase my knowledge.

Here is my weblog; http://www.inspiredacc.com

Anonymous said...

Wonderful items from you, man. I've be aware your stuff previous to and you are just too great. I really like what you've bought here, really like what you're saying and the way through which you say it. You make it entertaining and you continue to take care of to stay it wise. I can't wait to
read much more from you. That is actually a terrific site.



My website - www.charterdaycare.Com

Anonymous said...

WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for design bathroom

Also visit my web blog - visit us

Anonymous said...

I've been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It's pretty worth
enough for me. Personally, if all website owners and bloggers made good content
as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.


Also visit my web blog - about

Anonymous said...

Hello, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues.

When I look at your website in Ie, it looks fine but when
opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping.
I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other
then that, awesome blog!

Feel free to surf to my web-site check out

Anonymous said...

I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never
found any interesting article like yours. It's pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be much more useful than ever before.

Here is my web page: click here

Anonymous said...

It's amazing to visit this website and reading the views of all mates about this piece of writing, while I am also keen of getting know-how.

Feel free to visit my web site; information