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[[File:F7AA7EA5-3D9C-41D7-AB45-BBABDBBE99FC.jpeg|thumb|A promotional poster for this animated movie.]]
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Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus is a 2019 comic science fiction animated movie directed by Young Kyun Park ( Produced by Joann Estoesta. ) , Hae Young Jung, and Jhonen Vasquez ( He was also the main writer.) This is also a revival of the original Invader Zim television cartoon series ( Previously aired on Nickelodeon and later Nicktoons, 2001-2006.)
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==Plot and Availability==
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The animated movie is about Zim, a megalomaniac Irken, appearing again what like had been felt like years for his soon-diabolical plan, Phrase 2 ( He later on forgets it. ). Later on, he found out that the Irken Armanda is schmillion light years away and The Almighty Tallest, Irken leaders, loathe him with a fiery passion. This leads Zim to fall into a ( temporary ) state of deep depression ( Schmoop ). Which causes Dib Membrane’s time, his arch-nemesis and paranormal investigator, to shine. But nachos, pudding, space hijinks, and chaos ensues. Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus gained critical acclaim from critics and Invader Zim fans. Praising its voice acting, comedy, and animation. When the animated movie was announced ( later on trailers were released ) there were speculations about Tak coming back due to Tak and Invader Zim fans’ anticipation. Up until Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus was put to stream and it was revealed that only her A.I. Download Personality Voot
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After 2-3 months Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus officially released, both Simon Rikkis and Richard Horvitz attended the panel, GalaxyCon 2019. Later on, when they were getting questions from various visitors, a fan asked about if Tak coming back. Richard Horvitz and Simon Rikkis both answered that Tak WAS actually supposed to appear again as her physical self ( also played a major role) in Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus as a Moo-Ping 10 prisoner who escapes. But it was then cut for time.
''Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus'' is a comic science-fiction animated film based on the Nickelodeon animated TV series ''Invader Zim''. The film was to act as a revival of the cult-classic franchise to the series that had been cancelled abruptly by Nickelodeon in early 2002.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/invader-zim-cancelled A news article on the cancellation of the original ''Invader Zim'' cartoon.] Retrieved 25 Jul '20</ref> With this, many fan favorite characters would return, reprising their roles for the series. However, there was an exception: '''Tak, a female irken and minor antagonist from the original show, made no physical appearance in ''Enter the Florpus'''''. Instead, her voice actor, Olivia d'Abo, voiced an Irken Ship that had downloaded Tak's AI. It was later revealed in an interview with voice actors Richard Horvitz and Rikki Simons that Tak played a much more important role in the original version of the film. No further information about these scenes has surfaced.
 
==Production and Plot==
The film premiered on Netflix on August 16th, 2019.<ref>[https://collider.com/invader-zim-movie-release-date-netflix/ Information on the release date of the film.] Retrieved 25 Jul '20</ref> The film was directed by Young Kyun Park, Hae Young Jung, and Jhonen Vasquez, who also served as the writer and creator of the series. Joann Estoesta worked on the film as producer.
 
The film is about Zim, an Irken invader, appearing again after years in hiding to debut his new diabolical plan, Phase 2. He later finds out that the Irken Armanda is schmillion light years away, and that his Irken leaders, The Almighty Tallest, loathe him with a fiery passion. This leads Zim to fall into a temporary state of deep depression, called Schmoop by his species. Dib Membrane, his arch-nemesis and paranormal investigator, sees this as his opportunity to shine. But nachos, pudding, friendship bracelets, space hijinks, and other bits of chaos ensue.


==Lost/Unreleased Tak scenes==
==Speculation==
As of late, there’s no animation, animatics, storyboards, or even screenshots ( One of the Invader Zim voice actors’ said that these were edited, so he heavily implied that the deleted/unreleased might had been 100% finished. ) has ever surfaced.
In early press releases for the film, it was stated that voice actress Olivia d'Abo would reprise her role as Tak.<ref>[https://www.nickpress.com/press-releases/2018/07/20/nickelodeon-reveals-first-look-footage-of-all-new-invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-tv-movie-at-san-diego-comic-con-2018 A 2018 press release for the film.] Retrieved 25 Jul '20</ref> Nowhere in the press release does it state that d'Abo would be voicing Tak's ship, although this may have been done to avoid spoilers. Still, this leads credence to the theory that her character was to have a bigger role in the film.
 
Months after ''Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus'' had officially premiered, voice actors Rikki Simons and Richard Horvitz attended GalaxyCon Minneapolis 2019. At a Q&A panel, a fan asked if Tak would return to the series. Horvitz and Simons both answered that Tak was supposed to appear in ''Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus'' as a Moo-Ping 10 prisoner who escapes, but her scene was cut for time. Little information was given, and due to the nature of Q&A panels, Horvitz and Simons couldn't delve on the question for long.
 
==Availability==
With the exception of Horvitz and Simons testimony, no further information on these lost scenes has surfaced. Horvitz stated that these scenes were edited, which heavily implies that they might have been completely finished before being cut.


==Gallery==
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==See Also==
*[[Invader Zim (partially found production material of cancelled episodes of Nickelodeon animated series; 2001-2002)]]
*[[Invader Zim (lost 3D animation test sequence from pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; 1999)]]
==References==
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[[Category:Lost films]]
[[Category:Lost animation]]
[[Category:Completely lost media]]

Revision as of 22:14, 16 December 2021

F7AA7EA5-3D9C-41D7-AB45-BBABDBBE99FC.jpeg

A promotional poster for Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus.

Status: Lost

Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus is a comic science-fiction animated film based on the Nickelodeon animated TV series Invader Zim. The film was to act as a revival of the cult-classic franchise to the series that had been cancelled abruptly by Nickelodeon in early 2002.[1] With this, many fan favorite characters would return, reprising their roles for the series. However, there was an exception: Tak, a female irken and minor antagonist from the original show, made no physical appearance in Enter the Florpus. Instead, her voice actor, Olivia d'Abo, voiced an Irken Ship that had downloaded Tak's AI. It was later revealed in an interview with voice actors Richard Horvitz and Rikki Simons that Tak played a much more important role in the original version of the film. No further information about these scenes has surfaced.

Production and Plot

The film premiered on Netflix on August 16th, 2019.[2] The film was directed by Young Kyun Park, Hae Young Jung, and Jhonen Vasquez, who also served as the writer and creator of the series. Joann Estoesta worked on the film as producer.

The film is about Zim, an Irken invader, appearing again after years in hiding to debut his new diabolical plan, Phase 2. He later finds out that the Irken Armanda is schmillion light years away, and that his Irken leaders, The Almighty Tallest, loathe him with a fiery passion. This leads Zim to fall into a temporary state of deep depression, called Schmoop by his species. Dib Membrane, his arch-nemesis and paranormal investigator, sees this as his opportunity to shine. But nachos, pudding, friendship bracelets, space hijinks, and other bits of chaos ensue.

Speculation

In early press releases for the film, it was stated that voice actress Olivia d'Abo would reprise her role as Tak.[3] Nowhere in the press release does it state that d'Abo would be voicing Tak's ship, although this may have been done to avoid spoilers. Still, this leads credence to the theory that her character was to have a bigger role in the film.

Months after Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus had officially premiered, voice actors Rikki Simons and Richard Horvitz attended GalaxyCon Minneapolis 2019. At a Q&A panel, a fan asked if Tak would return to the series. Horvitz and Simons both answered that Tak was supposed to appear in Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus as a Moo-Ping 10 prisoner who escapes, but her scene was cut for time. Little information was given, and due to the nature of Q&A panels, Horvitz and Simons couldn't delve on the question for long.

Availability

With the exception of Horvitz and Simons testimony, no further information on these lost scenes has surfaced. Horvitz stated that these scenes were edited, which heavily implies that they might have been completely finished before being cut.

Gallery

Q&A with Horvitz and Simons that discusses the deleted scenes (skip around 55:41 mark).

See Also

References