This original sketch was used as promotional art for the 1981 film clash of the titans. Inspired by ray harryhausens beloved masterwork, clash of the titans, wrath of the titans revisits the magical world of ancient greece where gods and myth are part of lifes everday fabric, and heroes are forged by great and powerful events. They come together as the titans, the planets premiere group of young. Boyne in clash of titans recounts all of the famous sea battles of the war, weaving them together into a gripping narrative that illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of each navy. I loved what they tried to do with clash of the titans, but i wish it had stuck a bit closer to the ancient talesbut the stories were quite short and rarely had interconnections. It just combines interesting parts of the perseus story with other generic mythology characters. They worked collaboratively as fantasy and science fiction artists.
Clash of the titans is a 2010 fantasy actionadventure film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name produced by mgm the rights to which had been acquired by warner bros. Clash of the titans by alan dean foster book cover, description, publication history. With laurence olivier, harry hamlin, claire bloom, maggie smith. Handsigned in pencil by original artist greg hildebrandt. It features bigger, louder, and faster visual effects than parents might remember from the original and the 3d effects up the actions. Jun 09, 2014 the original clash of the titans is of particular note because, aside from some terrible italian steve reeves movies and jason and the argonauts, it was the goto film for the enlgish teachers of.
Watching the trailer, i couldnt help but feel underwhelmed. Mar 31, 2010 clash of the titans, coming out on friday, is the remake of harryhausens last film and again tells the story of perseus from greek mythology. Parents need to know that clash of the titans is a remake of a 1981 film about characters that kids might be familiar with from greek mythology like perseus sam worthington and zeus liam neeson. And where do these heroes go when theyre looking for someone to relate to, when theyre feeling the pressure of filling the worlds biggest shoes. Clash of the titans 1981 official trailer laurence olivier, harry hamlin movie hd a film adaption of the myth of perseus and his quest to battle both medusa and the kraken monster to. It stars harry hamlin, judi bowker, burgess meredith, maggie smith and laurence olivier. Gilbert hosts skywatchtv, a weekly christian television program, and cohosts scifriday, a weekly television program that looks at science news with his wife, author and analyst sharon k. Dec, 2018 clash of the titans is a throwback to a throwback, not unusual for a fantasy film, but less predictable than the revivals of star wars and indiana jones for new generations. There is no greater example of hollywoods love for brand recognition than the warner bros remake of the 1981 fantasy film clash of the titans, as no one owns the s to the greek myths so the only reason to use that title is that they were counting on the nostalgia people feel towards the original to bring them into the theater to see this new version, and sadly that could very. Clash of the titans is a britishamerican fantasy action film franchise based on characters and myths of ancient greek mythology. Greg hildebrandt signed 1981 clash of the titans x16. Clash of the titans medusa battle original 1981 duration. Dec 05, 2009 clash of the titans medusa battle original 1981 duration. None of the six original titanesses got involved in the conflict.
Clash of the titans is a 1981 britishamerican heroic fantasy adventure film directed by desmond davis and written by beverley cross which retells the greek mythological. It would appear that the original clash of the titans has a lot to answer for. Plaything of the godshe was perseus, son of zeus and danae, b. Theyre the proteges of the worlds greatest superheroes, but with potential that big, the expectations are even greater. Clash of the titans by louis leterrier louis leterrier, sam. This is the graphic novel adaptation of the 1981 feature film starring harry hamlin and laurence olivier. This is a book which ties in with the 1981 movie of the same title, having been largely based on the original script of the same. The nephilim giants, later called rephaim, were worshipped by the canaanites and became the heroic demigods of the greeks. The other side contains information about the movie and the novelization by alan dean foster. Includes 2 pages on the inside of the front and back.
This one made you just want to get up and leave the theatre. Clash of the titans is a throwback to a throwback, not unusual for a fantasy film, but less predictable than the revivals of star wars and indiana jones for new generations. Greg hildebrandt and his twin brother tim were born on january 23, 1939, in detroit, michigan. How accurate were the myths in clash of the titans. Released in 1981 i can still remember the impact it made on me, at a mere six years of age, instilling me with an. They should do a run of the original in theaters that would be the shit.
Apr 01, 2010 clash of the titans whether you consider the 1981 original a campy or classy or both interpretation of greek mythology, this noticeably different remake is far too loud, angry, stupid, and. Because of this, i was able to make a few comparisons to the original. And oceanus, who feared the power of zeus, prudently refrained from taking sides in the conflict. Laurence rosenthal clash of the titans music from the. Clash of the titans is a 3d fantasy story of perseus who leads a revolt against the gods, though he himself is the son of the god zeus and a mortal woman. Clash of the titans is a fun movie but to enjoy it, youll have to turn off any understanding of the greek gods and goddesses and sit back to enjoy the fastpaced story and special effects. Clash of the titans is a musical album of laurence rosenthal, soundtrack.
Directed by louis leterrier and starring sam worthington, the film was originally set for standard release on march 26, 2010. Marvel comics emerged as dcs main rival beginning with its original iteration of timely comics between 1939 and 1950. The first film, clash of the titans, was released in 1981 with a remake made. Mar 17, 2017 there is no greater example of hollywoods love for brand recognition than the warner bros remake of the 1981 fantasy film clash of the titans, as no one owns the s to the greek myths so the only reason to use that title is that they were counting on the nostalgia people feel towards the original to bring them into the theater to see this new version, and sadly that could very. See more ideas about clash of the titans, fantasy movies and cool toys. However, it was later announced that the film would be converted to 3d and was. The story of clash of the titans unfortunately is a big mashup of mythology. In clash of the titans and its sequel, only the gods. In 2007, bluewater productions started the fourpart spinoff comic book series, wrath of the titans. Though two recent remakes have tarnished the originals reputation a tad, the 1981 clash of the titans remains a cult classic. The first clash of the titans opened in summer 1981, on the same day as raiders of the lost ark, but its style of fantasy already felt as venerable and unchanging as. And that goes for both the ancient greek myths and the original 1981 movie. In fact, of the 12 original titans, only five took up arms.
Should we find ourselves looking back at the original clash of the titans through nostalgic, rosetinted lenses, it pays to remember that ray. Though ive seen enough clips of it in my adult life to be reminded of what the movie looked like, its general feel, and the state of special effects. In theory, the best thing about a movie like clash of the titans is that theres no oscarballot discussion of deeper meaning. Books similar to clash of the titans clash of the titans.
Films clash of the titans is a 2010 britishamerican fantasy adventure film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name. New listing clash of the titans medusa gentle giant very rare in box new free safe shipping. Clash of the titans 2010 clash of the titans 1981 wrath of the titans 3febd bluray. Directed by louis leterrier and starring sam worthington, liam neeson, and ralph fiennes, the film was originally set for standard release on. The original clash of the titans is of particular note because, aside. Clash of the titans is a 1981 britishamerican heroic fantasy adventure film directed by desmond davis and written by beverley cross which retells the greek mythological story of perseus.
Although the original clash of the titans was among my childhood fantasy movie favorites, my memories of it are dim at best. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. But lets put the record straight on some of the biggest innovations in greek myths found in the movie. Clash of the titans movie trailer and videos tv guide. Perseus harry hamlin must battle medusa and the kraken to. A different version then the story told by edith hamilton. Watch clash of the titans movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Clash of the titans this article is more than 17 years old. Although the book cover credits beverly cross with the original screenplay, harryhausen probably deserves much of the credit for fosters source. The first clash of the titans opened in summer 1981, on the same day as raiders of the lost ark, but its style of fantasy already felt as venerable and unchanging as disneys. Clash of the titans 1981 film, a fantasy film about the myth of perseus. Clash of the titans is a movie that time has rendered completely unwatchable.
Clash of the titans 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The original clash of the titans is of particular note because, aside from some terrible italian steve reeves movies and jason and the argonauts, it was the goto film for the enlgish teachers of. Discovered at sea as an infant by a weary fisherman, demigod perseus sam worthington grows up with no real knowledge of his celestial origins until his watchful guardian, io gemma arterton, informs him that he is the offspring of zeus liam neeson. Apr 05, 2010 in theory, the best thing about a movie like clash of the titans is that theres no oscarballot discussion of deeper meaning. Clash of the titans by alan dean foster fantastic fiction. Jul 25, 2010 clash of the titans attempts to retell the legend of perseus who, in greek mythology, was the original demigod hero, ancestor of hercules, and son of zeus and danae the only child of acrisius. In clash of the titans and its sequel, only the gods know. Clash of the titans book promo poster 1981 comic books. Not all the titans chose to fight against the children of cronus. Mar 18, 2012 clash of the titans takes what would have been a bargain bin fantasy and elevates it to something better. It was an epic bmovie in 1981, and its an epic bmovie now. Clash of the titans 1981 official trailer laurence. Clash of the titans whether you consider the 1981 original a campy or classy or both interpretation of greek mythology, this noticeably different remake is far too loud, angry, stupid, and. In last clash of the titans, youll discover that the titans, the old gods of the greeks, are the bibles watchers, rebel angels who fathered the monstrous nephilim.
Pin by reid warren on ray harryhausen in 2020 clash of. Clash of the titans continues that honourable tradition. From germanys initial clashes with great britain in the pacific to japans surrender on the battleship missouri in tokyo bay, world war ii was waged largely at sea. The original was unique it sparked your imagination and took you places you never been before. Clash of the titans comic books issue 1 mycomicshop.
Reid set to battle on instagram live sunday posted by torry threadcraft april 03, 2020 1. The movie is remembered quite favorably by kids of the 80s and as a result, a remake came out in 2010 further muddling down the original greek myths. Derek is a christian, a husband and father, and the author of the groundbreaking books. Action type and films original is name clash of the titans. Featuring ray harryhausens final visual effects, the film. Find books like clash of the titans from the worlds largest community of readers. Boyne in clash of titans recounts all of the famous sea battles of the war, weaving them together into a gripping narrative that. With a lackluster story but impressive special effects and a good male lead, clash of the titans contains many scary scenes, much violence, and a decidedly pagan worldview. The story is very loosely based on the greek myth of perseus. Clash of the titans by foster, alan dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perseus harry hamlin must battle medusa and the kraken to save the princess andromeda judi bowker.
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