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[Draugoth]

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ball said his vision for the movie is inspired by the work of Studio Ghibli co-founder and Spirited Away director Hayao Miyazaki.

He told the publication he sees the Zelda film as

“this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing. I’ve always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that.”

Ball, who said as far back as 2010 that he hoped someone would bring Zelda to the big screen, claimed:

“It’s going to be awesome. My whole life has led up to this moment. I grew up on Zelda and it is the most important property, I think, that’s untapped IP, if you will.

“So we very much are working hard to do something. We’re not just trying to do it because we can. We want to make something really special.”

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

Good, but just give it to Ghibli then, or at least commit to real animation and drop this live action nonsense.

I don't think you can possibly create a Ghibli-like experience with real actors.

 

[amigastar]

 

[Magic Carpet]

Will it be using the CGI like Earwig movie? I've not seen it yet but I hear the visual are awful.

 

[Lord Panda]

An animated movie in the style of Ghibli is difficult enough, let alone trying to do it as a live-action movie.

 

[mcjmetroid]

I know people are gonna say

"then why don't they do an animated movie so"

I don't think Zelda as a franchise is as big and and as well known as Mario in the mainstream and as such I don't think this would be the sure-fire hit as an animated film Mario was. A live-action is the safer bet I believe. Having animation plus a fantasy genre is very niche and of course works better in an anime style like we all dream but thats too risky I think. There is a few examples of successful animated fantasy movies but all of these are CG animations and I do NOT want a CG animated Zelda movie and an anime style of 2D style is way too niche.
Live action is the best way forward if they want it to be a worldwide hit.

In terms of quality, You can rest assured anyway that they're never letting this movie go out worse than the Mario movie. This is never going to be bad, I can't say I'm a MASSIVE fan of the Mario movie but it did it's job, it just lacked any sort of ambition and played it very very safe but that's ok.
This I feel will be the same way.

 

[kiphalfton]

I know people always throw tom holland's name around, but dude was born to play tingle.

 

[Majukun]

why not make an animation then?

 

[Majukun]

I know people are gonna say

"then why don't they do an animated movie so"

I don't think Zelda as a franchise is as big and and as well known as Mario in the mainstream and as such I don't think this would be the sure-fire hit as an animated film Mario was. A live-action is the safer bet I believe. Having animation plus a fantasy genre is very niche and of course works better in an anime style like we all dream but thats too risky I think. There is a few examples of successful animated fantasy movies but all of these are CG animations and I do NOT want a CG animated Zelda movie and an anime style of 2D style is way too niche.
Live action is the best way forward if they want it to be a worldwide hit.

In terms of quality, You can rest assured anyway that they're never letting this movie go out worse than the Mario movie. This is never going to be bad, I can't say I'm a MASSIVE fan of the Mario movie but it did it's job, it just lacked any sort of ambition and played it very very safe but that's ok.
This I feel will be the same way.

isn't it the opposite?
animation, especially if you go the 3d pixar style, is way less risky than a live action.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

It would have been easier to give the project directly to Ghibli studios.

 

[mcjmetroid]

isn't it the opposite?
animation, especially if you go the 3d pixar style, is way less risky than a live action.

I wouldn't say so no. Probably more expensive to make and honestly a 3D style "pixar" wouldn't suit Zelda. In other words that Mario movie animation style wouldn't suit Zelda. I'd hate to see it.
I may not get it but I'd rather a more mature style Zelda movie and we just ain't getting that with a CG animated movie.

And I know people want to see a Ghibli animated Zelda movie but this just doesn't have enough worldwide and cinematic appeal and they know it. It's all about making the movie that will make the most money.

 

[Mister Wolf]

I know Shigeru will keep them in line.

 

[Danjin44]

It would have been easier to give the project directly to Ghibli studios.

Or Wit Studio...

Similar to Link Bojji also can't talk.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Or Wit Studio...

Similar to Link Bojji also can't talk.

Me stopping watching this show was the biggest mistake I ever made.

 

[Danjin44]

Me stopping watching this show was the biggest mistake I ever made.

Why? It was sooooooo goood!

 

[Azelover]

Give us adult link please. If you're gonna do a live action Action movie child link is not gonna cut it..

 

[Mister Wolf]

Why? It was sooooooo goood!

I didn't like the ending.

 

[Danjin44]

I didn't like the ending.

i personally did, entire ride was so enjoyable…..I might rematch it again.

 

[IDKFA]

My dream cast

Benedict Cumberbatch - Link
Margot Robbie - Zelda
Idris Elba - Ganon

 

[Yoboman]

This guy's been in Hollywood since the 90s and all he has to his name is Maze Runner

You ain't that guy

 

[yurinka]

Good, but just give it to Ghibli then, or at least commit to real animation and drop this live action nonsense.

I don't think you can possibly create a Ghibli-like experience with real actors.

I think Tom Holland as Link and Ru Paul as Zelda will do a great job, not sure why you would prefer Ghibli animation.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

"Inspired by" is not a good sign.

That usually means they'll focus on the superficial, not on what actually matters.

 

[Barakov]

why not make an animation then?

Animation would be the best course of action. Even CG animated like the Mario movie would be a better. Live action always seems like a mistake when it comes to things like this.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

isn't it the opposite?
animation, especially if you go the 3d pixar style, is way less risky than a live action.

Or Wit Studio...

Similar to Link Bojji also can't talk.

Totally Agreed Danjin44

 

[Boralf]

 

[Raven117]

 

[Wunray]

Or Wit Studio...

Similar to Link Bojji also can't talk.

Just popping in to say, this anime is probably one of the greatest ever made. It got me back into watching anime again after I quit for so long.

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

 

[Robb]

That just sounds like half-assing it.

Even a live-action Ghibli movie doesn’t sound anywhere near as interesting as an animated Ghibli movie.

 

[AJUMP23]

Or Wit Studio...

Similar to Link Bojji also can't talk.

Remind me the name of this show I need to pick it back up.

 

[coffinbirth]

My dream cast

Benedict Cumberbatch - Link
Margot Robbie - Zelda
Idris Elba - Ganon

Here's mine...

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Yeah, hoping this will get walked back.

Zelda should be animated.

 

[Lucie Goosey]

Good, but just give it to Ghibli then, or at least commit to real animation and drop this live action nonsense.

I don't think you can possibly create a Ghibli-like experience with real actors.

Yup. But, hey, at least they can fail spectacularly

 

[Danjin44]

Remind me the name of this show I need to pick it back up.

Ranking of Kings.

 

[CGNoire]

Good, but just give it to Ghibli then, or at least commit to real animation and drop this live action nonsense.

I don't think you can possibly create a Ghibli-like experience with real actors.

They simply cant.

 

[ahtlas7]

Want to throw some Kurosawa in there too?

 

[Lord Panda]

Ranking of Kings.

Thanks to you, we watched the first three episodes just then and the show is simply fantastic so far.

 

[SnapShot]

Live Action

Studio Ghibli film

choose one

 

[Majukun]

I wouldn't say so no. Probably more expensive to make and honestly a 3D style "pixar" wouldn't suit Zelda. In other words that Mario movie animation style wouldn't suit Zelda. I'd hate to see it.
I may not get it but I'd rather a more mature style Zelda movie and we just ain't getting that with a CG animated movie.

And I know people want to see a Ghibli animated Zelda movie but this just doesn't have enough worldwide and cinematic appeal and they know it. It's all about making the movie that will make the most money.

live action is cheaper only if, well, you go cheap.
something difficult to do on a fantasy epic if you also want it to be good

and that's without considering how much easier is to adapt when you have the amount of control that animation (2d or 3d) gives you.

 

[Danjin44]

Thanks to you, we watched the first three episodes just then and the show is simply fantastic so far.