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'''''Agent Crush''''' is a 2008 marionette film directed by Sean Robinson. It stars Brian Blessed, Neve Campbell, and Brian Cox. It is inspired by the 1965 British series ''Thunderbirds'' by Gerry Anderson, even having former designer Mike Trim work on the movie.<ref>[http://miketrimart.blogspot.com/2007/02/ive-got-my-spine-ive-got-my-agent-crush.html A blog on the art of Mike Trim, briefly detailing his involvement in ''Agent Crush''.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13</ref>


'''''Agent Crush''''' is a high-tech marionette film directed by Sean Robinson in 2008. The film stars Ian Gruffudd, Brian Cox, Neve Campbell, Roger Moore and Brian Blessed. The movie is created much in the same vein as the 1965 British series ''Thunderbirds'' by Gerry Anderson, even in having former designer Mike Trim work on the movie.<ref>[http://miketrimart.blogspot.com/2007/02/ive-got-my-spine-ive-got-my-agent-crush.html A blog on the art of Mark Trim, briefly detailing his involvement in ''Agent Crush''.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13.</ref>
==Disappearance==
Initially intended for a 2008 release, even having a trailer uploaded online, the movie was indefinitely delayed for unknown reasons. The official website for the film later disappeared; however, its production company Fantastic Films still had information pertaining to the movie on their website, confirming that the movie was finished.<ref>[https://web-beta.archive.org/web/20130126184807/http://www.fantasticfilmsinternational.com/new_detailed.html Fantastic Films' new titles page, featuring information on the film.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13</ref>


Initially intended for a 2008 release, and even after a theatrical trailer was released, the movie was swept under the rug for reasons unclear. The official website for the film has since disappeared; however, its production company Fantastic Films still has information pertaining to the movie on their website. This site confirms that the movie has been finished.<ref>[http://www.fantasticfilmsinternational.com/new_detailed.html Fantastic Films' new titles page, featuring information on the film.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13.</ref>
In a blog post from WordPress user Mikecanex, director Sean Robinson commented that ''Agent Crush'' was a great experience for him and that he was trying as hard as he could to get it released. In the same blog post, Clive Banks, who claimed to be an investor for the movie, said that the movie was poorly managed and that Robinson ''"eventually sold the investors down the river by taking expensive loan financing rather than engaging properly with shareholders"''. He went on to state that the movie has been newly incorporated into the Company's house. Banks' identity has not been confirmed.<ref>[http://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/whatever-happened-to-agent-crush/ 2011 online post about the film in which director Sean Robinson, in 2013, commented several times.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13</ref>


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==Availability==
 
For over a decade, the only available content from the film was its trailer and three songs from the soundtrack.<ref>[http://michaelpricemusic.com/film-tv/agent-crush/ A page on composer Michael Price's website about the film.] Retrieved 01 May '18</ref> After years of effort from the director to release it, it was finally made available on Amazon Prime Video sometime in 2019.<ref>[https://amazon.com/Agent-Crush-Brian-Blessed/dp/B083BFMK6R Amazon Prime Video listing for the film.] Retrieved 12 Mar '20</ref>
In a blog post from Wordpress user Mikecanex, director Sean Robinson commented ''Agent Crush" has been a great success for me and has opened many opportunities in the industry. I appreciate your kind comments about the film and vote of confidence. I can’t go into all the reasons why it hasn’t come out yet but all I can say is that it was no fault of mine or because of the quality of the film. We continue to try to get it out there. Keep watching, your wish to see the finished film may come true soon"''.<ref>[http://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/whatever-happened-to-agent-crush/ 2011 online post about the film in which director Sean Robinson, in 2013, commented several times.] Retrieved 25 Aug '13.</ref>
 
In the same blog post, Clive Banks, who claimed to be an investor for the movie, claimed that the movie was poorly managed, and that director Sean Robinson ''"eventually sold the investors down the river by taking expensive loan financing rather than engaging properly with shareholders"''. He went on to state that the movie has been newly incorporated in the Companies house. Banks' identity has not been confirmed.


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:25, 12 April 2023

AgentCrushPoster.jpg

Advertisement poster for the film.

Status: Found

Date found: 2019

Found by: Amazon Prime Video

Agent Crush is a 2008 marionette film directed by Sean Robinson. It stars Brian Blessed, Neve Campbell, and Brian Cox. It is inspired by the 1965 British series Thunderbirds by Gerry Anderson, even having former designer Mike Trim work on the movie.[1]

Disappearance

Initially intended for a 2008 release, even having a trailer uploaded online, the movie was indefinitely delayed for unknown reasons. The official website for the film later disappeared; however, its production company Fantastic Films still had information pertaining to the movie on their website, confirming that the movie was finished.[2]

In a blog post from WordPress user Mikecanex, director Sean Robinson commented that Agent Crush was a great experience for him and that he was trying as hard as he could to get it released. In the same blog post, Clive Banks, who claimed to be an investor for the movie, said that the movie was poorly managed and that Robinson "eventually sold the investors down the river by taking expensive loan financing rather than engaging properly with shareholders". He went on to state that the movie has been newly incorporated into the Company's house. Banks' identity has not been confirmed.[3]

Availability

For over a decade, the only available content from the film was its trailer and three songs from the soundtrack.[4] After years of effort from the director to release it, it was finally made available on Amazon Prime Video sometime in 2019.[5]

Gallery

Trailer for the film.

References

  1. ↑ A blog on the art of Mike Trim, briefly detailing his involvement in Agent Crush. Retrieved 25 Aug '13
  2. ↑ Fantastic Films' new titles page, featuring information on the film. Retrieved 25 Aug '13
  3. ↑ 2011 online post about the film in which director Sean Robinson, in 2013, commented several times. Retrieved 25 Aug '13
  4. ↑ A page on composer Michael Price's website about the film. Retrieved 01 May '18
  5. ↑ Amazon Prime Video listing for the film. Retrieved 12 Mar '20
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